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When i feed my guinea pig dandilions should i take the flower off2007-11-24 22:18:19

Well i know i can feed them dandilions i just don't know what part to feed them :S

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The roots and the leaves are ok for the animal but the flower should be taken off.

Also, FYI, a number of plants are poisonous to guinea pigs, including bracken, bryony, buttercup, charlock, deadly nightshade, foxglove, hellebore, hemlock, lily of the valley, mayweed, monkshood, privet, ragwort, rhubarb, speedwell, toadflax and wild celery.Additionally, any plant which grows from a bulb (e.g., tulip and onion) is normally considered poisonous (wikipedia.org)

Another useless factoid that you may find interesting is that all except for rhubarb are poisonous to humans as well.

If you still have doubts, please telephone the vet or a pet store. They will be more than happy to assist you with your inquiry.

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No the flower is the best part for them, just make sure the dandilions havent been treated with anything, It will make them sick and they could possibly die.

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em, i think.

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just the leafs

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I do the same thing with all six of my guinea pigs. Some guinea pigs will eat the flowers others won't. It's fine for them to eat them as long as weed killer hasn't been sprayed on the dandelions.

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I allow the pigs to eat the leaves, stem, & flower. I cut off the roots.

Make sure the dandelion has not been exposed to car fumes (side of the road), pesticides, or fertilizers.

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why don't you look it up and find out which part if bad for them if any