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F0ll0wing the 0ther thread ab0ut treats, which i als0 w0ndered, w0ndered if any0ne knew 0f things y0u SH0ULDNT give your pigges that pe0ple might p0ssibly think y0u can?
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Chocolate, Sugar, dairy products or treats containing them, seeds, nuts, most human foods...

The best treats are free- Dandelions and Grass!
 
Onions and garlic are a huge no-no.

Watch out as well for cruciferous veg that if fed in excess can cause bloat - cabbage, kale etc. Some veggies are also high in calcium (parsley and kale to name a couple) and, if not fed sparingly, can contribute to bladder stones.
 
Rhubarb and potatoe are poisonous
Apple should be fed in small amounts as its very acidic and can rot their gums. The pips should also not be fed.

And despite common belief carrots are very high in sugar so again not too many!
 
My piggies have ALWAYS had potato peelings and they are fine :) It is your preference as whether to give them or not :)

Chocolate and human foods are meant to be a no,no. BUT during his life Tonni has eaten bits - chocolate being a favourite and biscuits! Not that I get any especally for him and he doesn't eat lots :)
 
As I've said on another thread chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which have been known to cause seizures, gastric upset and death in many animal species. This isn't something most pet owners would recommend feeding.

Potatoes contain toxins called glycoalkaloids - this can be up to 10 times higher in the skin of the potato. These are poisonous and can severely upset human tummies let alone that of piggies. These are the reason why we don't eat raw potatoes. The effects are magnified many times when fed raw to animals. They've been known to poison cattle.

I certainly wouldn't chance either of these - even if people have been lucky with their pets having no ill effects.
 
Nearly all fruits and roots have the wrong Ca:Ph ratio and should be fed in moderation.
 
OK don't get excited but i heard that if you give a guinea garlic it helps if there is like worms or interenal mites, this is from someone who has had guineas for ages, I have never given this though
 
Mites live beneath the skin harmlessly though, it's only when they break out it gets serious, or are you on about internally as in, inside their stomach and organs etc etc? :)
 
id imagine garlic would upset their tummy wouldnt it, as its quite strong?
 
♥Ali-loves-piggies♥ said:
Mites live beneath the skin harmlessly though, it's only when they break out it gets serious, or are you on about internally as in, inside their stomach and organs etc etc? :)
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Yes i am talking about internal mites, but as i said this is hear say,
 
spudnik said:
id imagine garlic would upset their tummy wouldnt it, as its quite strong?
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I ate a glove of garlic in my catering lesson once, and i got abit of a tummy ache. And it was discusting! (Yes mum i know I'm naughty eating a glove of garlic if you read this)
 
I don't think it would be a whole clove, though as yes i imagine it would turn them inside out,
 
daftscotslass said:
Onions and garlic are a huge no-no.

Watch out as well for cruciferous veg that if fed in excess can cause bloat - cabbage, kale etc. Some veggies are also high in calcium (parsley and kale to name a couple) and, if not fed sparingly, can contribute to bladder stones.
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Parsley?! Really? I give my guinea's quite alot of parsley. Thanks for the warning! Ive read Parsley can be a good stomach settler though O0
Can piggies have basil or other common herbs?
 
piggybaker said:
I don't think it would be a whole clove, though as yes i imagine it would turn them inside out,
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Sure turned my belly inside out *does a sick face*
 
Garlic is good for a number of complaints but given in very small doses. Galens gardens is a good place for info on the benefits of each type of herb, plants etc

Parsley is good in small amounts its Mollys favourite and if she gets too much she goes a bit hyper! >:Dpig!
 
PiggyLoon said:
Parsley?! Really? I give my guinea's quite alot of parsley. Thanks for the warning! Ive read Parsley can be a good stomach settler though O0
Can piggies have basil or other common herbs?
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Coriander's probably the best out the lot. Mine love it - it's like pigs on drugs. They can have it daily.
 
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I was wondering if piggys can eat mint the herb not polos ;D as its suppose to be good for tummy upsets in humans , my dog is 15 this year and we use to share a hugh bar of cholcolate between us now dogs are not suppose to eat this but at his age I'd rather he had some enjoyment eating it then being denied it, same with our 28 year old parrot he eats chips and biccys etc again a good age, my pigs only eat veggies the drops they dislike and same with mineral licks they used them to stand on and poo on ( the big blocks) none of my pigs have ever liked things like that there treats are parsely and cucumber , but if your animals enjoys it why not,
my grandparents ate dripping and butter all their lives and lived a long life despite it now being a big no no ,
 
katiep said:
what happened to the thread about treats by the way? I was about to write something on it last night and suddenly I could get onto the forum...
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it got locked,it got too overheated and someone got upset and hurt :(
 
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