No matter how
much rabbits and guinea pigs love eating hay, it is difficult for many people to see how a pile of dried grass can be interesting or tasty for pets.
Not exact matches
Guinea pigs and rabbits like hay so
much that they enjoy being surrounded by it.
It contains too
much protein
and calcium to be given to adult
rabbits and guinea pigs free - choice,
and is better as just a treat for them.
The kidneys of
rabbits and guinea pigs have to work extra hard to filter out excess calcium, so it's important that they do not get too
much calcium in their diet.
Small mammals such as
guinea pigs,
rabbits and hamsters are easy to care for, do not take up as
much space
and do not require as
much veterinary care.
Rabbits and guinea pigs both need an enclosed place to hide
and sleep,
and pet owners can use wooden
and cardboard houses, plastic igloos
and even soft cozy beds, since these animals are not inclined to chew
much on fabric.
These pets are not alone when it comes to obesity — birds,
guinea pigs, gerbils, rats, ferrets
and rabbits are also the unfortunate recipients of too
much food love.
Alfalfa is also higher in calcium,
and because taking in too
much protein
and calcium can cause health problems in
rabbits and guinea pigs, grass hay is now recognized as the healthiest hay for adult animals.
Although she has previously had a number of interesting pets, including a ferret,
guinea pigs, degus, mice,
rabbits, fish, salamanders, a snake,
and for a brief period, a squirrel, Tess now shares her home with a group of
much more ordinary animals: a border terrier, two chihuahuas,
and a cat (who thinks he is also a dog).