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Can guinea pigs eat broccoli?

Safe for guinea pigs

Yes, in small amounts a few times a week. Too much at once can cause gas, and the RSPCA notes its calcium content. Source: RSPCA, PDSA

Conditions

  • Small amounts, a few times a week. Source: RSPCA
  • Not too much at once. Source: PDSA

Sources

  1. Royal Veterinary College: Feeding your guinea pig (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)

    “Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties)”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. PDSA: Your guinea pig's diet (opens in a new tab)

    “Avoid giving them too much of any one type because some, like cabbage or broccoli, can cause gas if fed in large quantities.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  3. RSPCA: What to feed a guinea pig (opens in a new tab)

    “These can be given in small amounts a few times a week. Their high sugar or calcium content can cause health issues. … Broccoli”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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