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Can guinea pigs eat strawberries?

Safe for guinea pigs

Yes, as a small treat. PDSA and the Royal Veterinary College list strawberries among fruits for guinea pigs, in very small amounts. Source: PDSA, Royal Veterinary College

Conditions

Sources

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

    “Guinea pig-safe fruits include: … Strawberry”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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

    “Fruits (fed as treats once or twice a week): … Strawberry (and plant)”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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

    “Fresh fruit, but in very small amounts because fruit is high in sugar.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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