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Guinea pig bored with hay? Are banana leaves safe or what can I feed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

He is getting bored with just hay...... Can I give him banana leaves with hay

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2017

Banana leaves is not the best option, you can give him fresh corn leaves for example, greens (kale, parsley, coriander, spinach), and you can of course vary with different types of hay. guinea pig nuggets should of course be provided as well.

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