Can guinea pigs eat nuts?
VCA says nuts are too high in fat and carbohydrates for guinea pigs, and the Royal Veterinary College says not to feed them. Woodgreen adds that guinea pigs can’t digest them properly.
Good to know: Pellets with added nuts aren’t suitable either (NC State, University of Florida). RSPCA Australia also advises avoiding nuts.
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Can rabbits eat nuts?
Better not. RSPCA Australia lists nuts among foods not to feed rabbits. The University of Florida advises against them too, and the House Rabbit Society says never to feed pellets with nuts mixed in.
Sources
- VCA Animal Hospitals – Feeding Guinea Pigs
- Royal Veterinary College – Feeding your guinea pig (2020)
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Poisonous food and plants for guinea pigs
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my guinea pigs?
- NC State Veterinary Hospital – Caring for Your Pet Guinea Pig
- University of Florida Small Animal Hospital – How to care for your pet guinea pig
Last checked: October 2026