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My 2-month-old guinea pig only eats hay. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female

So a buy a female guinea pig but she only wants to eat hay, I'm trying to give her salad like carrots and other cainds or dried food but she don't want it, she is 2 month old that's what they told me on petco

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 30th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Keep in mind that she just may simply not like those. I would encourage you to try other vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers or celery and also other types of dry food until you find what she prefers. Best of luck!

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