My guinea pig's food has seeds. Are peanuts and seeds safe for them?

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My mom got my Fluff guinea pig from the store. It has stuff I don’t know what it is. It has peanuts with the shell to. My sister told me they can’t have the internet said they can but not to many. It has something I can’t identify. It’s pebbles are so much bigger than his other food and there is sunflower seeds. I would rather be safe than sorry. Are Guinea pigs able to have this stuff. The food Leave some sort of food dust on my hands. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 3 years and 2 months old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Fluff and including photos. Peanuts and other seeds are not healthy, too high in fat and low in nutrients. Pellets can be used as a supplement, but free choice to a good quality hay (timothy, not alfalfa) is the primary diet for guinea pigs. Since their teeth (incisors and cheek teeth) grow throughout life, hay is helpful on wearing the teeth down as it requires lots of chewing. It is also low in calories, which is good. The diet can be supplemented with 1/4 c of fresh vegetables. Good luck.

My guinea pig's food has seeds. Are peanuts and seeds safe for them?

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