Is it okay for guinea pigs to have grapes?

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asked Jul 31, 2023 in Other- Pets by Jwalkz380 (740 points)
Is it okay for guinea pigs to have grapes?

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answered Aug 22, 2023 by Shawn (99,990 points)
It is okay for guinea pigs to have grapes in moderation as they are high in sugar which is not good for guinea pigs.

Too many grapes when given to guinea pigs can cause digestive issues and possible bloating and diarrhea.

Guinea pigs poop as often as up to 100 times a day which is normal.

However some guinea pigs may only poop up to 50 times a day which is also normal but if the guinea pig poops less than 50 times a day then it could be a sign of something being wrong with the guinea pig.

Some reasons for a guinea pig pooping less than 50 times a day is reduced food intake or even slowed gut motility.

It is very important to clean up after your guinea pig to prevent the spread of diseases.

Clean out the guinea pigs cage at least once a week, and scoop up poop and wet spots every day.

Always immediately pick up after your guinea pig after they have been outside of their cage.

Guinea pigs also urinate frequently and they can urinate several times an hour, up every fifteen minutes, throughout the day.

If the guinea pig eats more fruit and vegetables, which have a high-water content, they'll pee even more often to get rid of any excess water or vitamins.

Although guinea pigs have a longer colon than other rodents, around 60% the length of their intestines, the cavy digestive ​system wastes no time.

The process from start to finish can be as quick as a few hours, with about 20 hours being average.

Guinea pigs will tend to defecate and urinate throughout the cage, but some owners have had great success in almost eliminating this behavior and enabling their guinea pigs to do their business in their litter box.

Guinea pigs often form strong bonds with their human companions.

However, they can be flighty animals and will sometimes run away from you, even if they're used to being picked up.

They tolerate being picked up but are unlikely to enjoy it.

The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig, also known as the cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia in the family Caviidae.

Guinea pigs are naturally sociable creatures that need companionship to stay happy.

In the wild, they live together in large herds, so they should always be kept in pairs or small groups.

Also guinea pigs are great at taking care of their personal hygiene, so most of the time, they don't really need to have a guinea pig bath.

If you notice your precious pigs getting a bit smelly or soggy, however, you can give them a couple of baths a year without causing any problems.

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