Pretty much everyone knows what popcorn is – it is that treat you eat while watching movies! But in this case, when we say guinea pigs “popcorn,” we are not talking about snack foods. We are talking about a particular kind of behavior. The behavior is so odd that first-time guinea pig owners often will…
For people, bananas are known to be packed full of nutrients with clear health benefits. So eating bananas might seem like a no-brainer….for you. But can your hamster eat bananas too? Hamsters are smart and social and quickly catch on to where all those tasty treats are coming from. So if your hamster sees you…
Strawberries are unusual among fruits in that even wild hamsters might occasionally run across them while foraging for food. This makes strawberries one of the easiest and safest fruits to offer to your hamster as long as you know how much and how often to offer them. But preparing grocery store strawberries to feed to…
Hamsters may be small in size, but they often seem to have a very big appetite! This is especially true when you bring out tasty fresh fruits and vegetables. But not all fruits and vegetables are necessarily safe for hamsters to eat. Even for those produce items that are generally safe, it is important to…
Guinea pigs are sweet critters that love to have a varied diet and this is going to keep your furry friend healthy. Indeed, they can be convincing when it comes to sweet treats and it can hard to resist giving them a bite of what you are eating. A juicy piece of cantaloupe can be…
There are a lot of tropical fruits out there that are sweet and juicy to bite into. This includes mango, with some people say tastes citrusy, while others say it has floral and sour hints. Have you ever thought about what your guinea pig will think of this fruit? If you have a furry critter…
