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Should guinea pigs eat cauliflower leaves daily instead of grass?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | 6 months and 21 days old

Can feeding grass to guinea pigs be replaced by cauliflower leaves? Can cauliflower leaves be fed them Daily ?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2017

Do not feed cauliflower or leaves to Henry. GP are prone to bloat and cruciferous veggies can cause this. Here is a link with a good list of veggies to feed and not to feed GP. https://tricountyhumanesociety.org/pet-tips/critter-tips/139-proper-guinea-pig-diet

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