Can guinea pigs eat raspberries?
The Royal Veterinary College lists raspberries among fruits guinea pigs can have as a treat. The leaves are fine too (PDSA, Royal Veterinary College).
How to serve it: washed, once or twice a week (Royal Veterinary College); leaves unsprayed only (Swiss animal welfare society)
Good to know: Merck’s chapter for vets advises against all fruit except low-sugar kinds such as bell peppers, berries included, and Woodgreen names only the leaves, not the fruit.
Questions
Can guinea pigs eat raspberries every day?
No, only now and then and in small amounts.
Can rabbits eat raspberries?
Yes, but only a little. RWAF lists raspberries among fruits for occasional treats only. Raspberry leaves, on the other hand, are fine for rabbits to nibble (PDSA, RWAF).
Sources
- Royal Veterinary College – Feeding your guinea pig (2020)
- PDSA – Safe veg and greens for guinea pigs (graphic)
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Meerschweinchen
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Housing and Nutrition of Guinea Pigs
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Guinea pig care guide (PDF)
Last checked: October 2026