Can guinea pigs eat lettuce?
When it is a problem
- The RSPCA lists iceberg lettuce among foods that can be harmful or poisonous to guinea pigs. Source: RSPCA
- VCA says iceberg has little nutritional value and is mostly water. Source: VCA Animal Hospitals
Sources
Royal Veterinary College: Feeding your guinea pig (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)
“Romaine lettuce (other varieties but not Iceberg)”
RSPCA: What to feed a guinea pig (opens in a new tab)
“Avoid these as they can be harmful or poisonous to Guinea pigs. For example: Iceberg lettuce”
RSPCA: What to feed a guinea pig (opens in a new tab)
“Fresh vegetables and herbs are excellent sources of vitamin C. Rotate between these daily … Gem lettuce Romaine lettuce”
VCA Animal Hospitals: Feeding guinea pigs (opens in a new tab)
“Do not offer iceberg or head lettuce, as they have little nutritional value and contain mostly water.”