Can guinea pigs eat avocado?
The Swiss animal welfare society says avocado is poisonous to guinea pigs, and Woodgreen lists both fruit and plant. The Merck Veterinary Manual names guinea pigs among susceptible animals.
Did your guinea pig eat some?
Call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away, ideally one that treats guinea pigs. Tell them what your guinea pig ate, how much and when.
- Outside office hours, an emergency vet clinic near you can help.
- Take the packaging or a leftover with you.
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Questions
My guinea pig ate avocado. What should I do?
Call your vet or an emergency vet clinic right away, even if your guinea pig seems fine. Tell them what it ate, how much and when.
Can rabbits eat avocado?
No – toxic. Avocado is toxic to rabbits: the Merck Veterinary Manual names rabbits among the animals affected by avocado poisoning.
Sources
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Meerschweinchen
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Poisonous food and plants for guinea pigs
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Avocado (Persea spp) Toxicosis in Animals
Last checked: October 2026