{"id":595,"date":"2023-01-19T08:07:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T08:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guineapiggeek.com\/?p=595"},"modified":"2023-01-19T08:07:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T08:07:29","slug":"can-guinea-pigs-eat-pineapple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guineapiggeek.com\/can-guinea-pigs-eat-pineapple\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Guinea Pigs Eat Pineapple?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Let’s get straight to the point, can Guinea Pigs eat pineapple?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes they can, although within moderation. (like most good things right?<\/em>) There is a lot more to the answer than that. You might want to know how often they can have pineapple, or how much. Not only that but what part of the pineapple can they eat and what part should they stay away from? <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article I’m going to go through all of that and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Pineapple is fine for them and it’s got a lot of goodness for them. As it is a treat, they should only have it once a week. You also want to make sure its fresh pineapple and not the tinned stuff, as that has additional sugar added and extra preservatives that might not be good for your guinea pig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits and since giving a little to Millie and Molly, it seems to be one of their favorites now. They\u2019ll often start whistling if they get the smell of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So let’s go into more detail on whether guinea pigs can eat pineapple or not. <\/p>\n\n\n Your guinea pigs diet is going to be mostly hay. In fact around 80% of their diet should consist of hay. The remaining 20% should be vegetables, pellets and perhaps a nice treat every now and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A nice treat could be a little bit of Pineapple, but can guinea pigs eat them? Yes, Guinea Pigs can eat pineapple. <\/em><\/strong>They provide a nice amount of Vitamin C, as well as some additional health benefits. As with all fruits, you should only give them a little amount once a week. This is because they’re high in natural sugar, which having too much could cause problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, you\u2019ll see the nutrients found in a Pineapple. I\u2019ll also go into detail on some of these and explain the impact they will have on your Piggies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin C is important to Guinea Pigs as their bodies are not able to produce it naturally. This makes pineapple a great treat for your piggies as it does contain a high amount of Vitamin C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If they don’t get enough Vitamin C then they could become weak, lethargic and even stop eating causing them to lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily they cannot have too much Vitamin C as excess will just leave their bodies via their urine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Calcium is very important and is an essential mineral for your guinea pig. It’s very common for Guinea Pigs to have a deficiency in calcium. Although at the same time, it’s important that they don’t get too much as this can result in bladder stones. Pineapple doesn’t have too much calcium in it. But you do still want to keep an eye on it. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guinea Pigs should have a high fiber diet. This is important as it helps to keep the bacteria in their gut balance, which helps to give them a healthy digestion. The hay in their diet will normally be all that’s needed to give them their daily dosage of fiber. Any in the pineapple will just add to this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main drawback to letting your guinea pig eat fruits such as Pineapple is the sugar content. Sugar is not good for a guinea pig as it can cause their gut bacteria to become imbalanced, causing digestive problems. Too much and they could get diarrhea, which could be life threatening. – As long as a little is given in moderation then this shouldnt be a problem. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, as long as your Guinea Pig eats pineapple in moderation it has some great health benefits. Such as;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magnesium is really important when it comes to improving the health of your guinea pigs heart. This nutrient can help to increase the amount of blood pumping around the body. Not only that but it also helps to strengthen the heart muscle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pineapple is also low in fat, which prevents fat from causing problems with your guinea pig’s heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good heart is important for Guinea Pigs. As they are a prey animal, they do get scared very easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guinea Pigs can be prone to cuts or scratches, as they can often have a disagreement with each other from time to time. (There even more at risk if they need their claws cutting<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pineapple contains Vitamin K, which is known to help the blood to clot better. So if they do cut themselves, it should clot better which will prevent too much blood loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A common illness that unhealthy cavies get is scurvy and this is often caused by a lower immune system and a lack of Vitamin C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As already mentioned, Pineapple has a high level of Vitamin C. This can help not only prevent scurvy but also help to strengthen their overall immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pineapple has something known as manganese, which is a natural antioxidant. This helps to improve the immune system even more. As well as that, it can also help to reduce aging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This helps your guinea pig to potentially live even longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you\u2019ve seen above, Pineapple provides your guinea pig with a lot of good when they eat it. It is however important that they do only have pineapple in moderation. If you feed them pineapple too much, they could experience some negative effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guinea Pigs find it very hard to digest sugar. Too much and they could get overweight which can cause a lot of health problems. Sugar can also lead to digestion issues such as Diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pineapple does contain natural sugar, which is why you should only let your guinea pig eat it in moderation. A little amount every 1-2 weeks. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As I just mentioned, the sugar content can make your piggies put on weight and even become obese. Not only that but this can then lead to further complications such as heart issues and even diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be common for guinea pigs to get kidney stones.This happens when they get too much calcium. Calcium might be good for us humans but in Guinea Pigs it can cause urinary tract problems such as kidney stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These stones can become very painful and can even be fatal. If you see your piggie not urinated properly or looks like it’s in pain, get them checked out asap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can guinea pigs eat pineapple?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nutrition in Pineapple for Guinea Pigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients<\/th> Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Vitamin C<\/td> 47.8 mg\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Vitamin A<\/td> 3 \u00b5g<\/td><\/tr> Folate<\/td> 18 \u00b5g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Calcium<\/td> 13 mg\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Phosphorous<\/td> 8 mg\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Potassium<\/td> 109 mg\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Fiber<\/td> 1.4 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Sugar<\/td> 9.85 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Protein<\/td> 0.54 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Carbs<\/td> 13.12 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Calories<\/td> 50 Kcal<\/td><\/tr> Fat<\/td> 0.12 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr> Water<\/td> 86 g\/ 100 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fiber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is Pineapple Good For Guinea Pigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Heart Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Improved Blood Clotting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Boosts Immune System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reduces Aging <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is Pineapple Bad For Guinea Pigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Diarrhea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Obesity <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kidney Stones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Serve Pineapple To Your Guinea Pig<\/h2>\n\n\n\n