Apples and grapes?...
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I would avoid most fruits, meats, and simple carbs. Stay away from human foods aside from certain veggies and rare foods.
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Definitely hay. Timothy and Medowgrass hay are great when they're an adult. Alfalfa is good for youngsters....
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I would call your veterinarian immediately if they do eat that and let them know what they ate, when they ate it, and how much they ate....
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Oxbow makes little hay biscuits. Otherwise, certain veggies, like peppers, are good for occasional treats.
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Guinea pigs eat hay, a lot of hay. They can eat pellets and certain veggies as well.
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One of the brands, Oxbow, has a website you can order from. Otherwise, we have some at our clinic....
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Guinea pigs are social creatures. So having them kind of in pairs is best if they're bonded....
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They do sleep. Just like anything else, they need their sleep.
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They can see colors, which is one of their unique features compared to the rest of the rodent family. They can see at night, but not super well....
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They like tunnels and hay products. They like to be hidden....
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No, they shouldn't swim. That's not something that we should test out....
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Sometimes they mistake you for food if you cut up some veggies, things like that, but in general, it means that they don't like whatever you're doi...
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Sometimes they grind their teeth when they're uncomfortable. It can be a sign of pain or discomfort....
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Decrease the treats. Some people will give their guinea pigs too many fruits....
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They don't. I guess sometimes their eyes can be a little bit open, but generally, they sleep with their eyes closed.
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It is super normal. A lot of Guinea pigs are very vocal, and they have a wide variety of sounds they make depending on if they're happy or sad....
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That can be a sign of boredom, just a stereotypical behavior....