Salt/Mineral licks

[lolo123]

I was wondering if salt licks are safe for guinea pigs.... I heard they can cause kidney stones. I have one in Ginger and Snaps cage, and they lick it quite often.
Do you think it is safe for them?inbreeding

 

[Connie]

Ive never seen it talked about as safe by any reputable sorces (and like you, i have seen advice not to use them)

So i would say, better to be safe than sorry! They certainly dont NEED it, so probably best to take it out.

 

[Suzygpr]

The only place for salt and mineral licks is in the bin.

They are certainly not good for guinea pigs and can cause imbalances in the blood; too much salt = high blood pressure as the body retains water to try to get the salt concentration back to it's right level therefore increasing the blood volume; too much calcium = bladder stones, crystals, sludge.

Suzy x

 

[lolo123]

Ok thanks. I removed it right away.