Can guinea pigs eat bell peppers?
Good to know
- Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, so they need it from food. Source: PDSA
Sources
Royal Veterinary College: Feeding your guinea pig (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)
“Bell peppers (all colours)”
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 … Bell peppers”
VCA Animal Hospitals: Feeding guinea pigs (opens in a new tab)
“Vegetables high in vitamin C: Bell pepper”
PDSA: Your guinea pig's diet (opens in a new tab)
“Guinea pigs need vitamin C from their diet because they can't produce it themselves.”