Can my guinea pig eat Parsley?

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Hello,

I bought some fresh parsley today for my piggies (and rabbits?)

Can they eat parsley? (rabbits and guinea pigs)

Thankyou

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Gp`s love parsley but it is rather high in calcium content so should only be fed in moderation.This rule of course applys to all the veg.Too much of anything could be harmful.Parsley also has diuretic properties.My pigs seem to prefer the flat leaf variety to the curly leaf.



Maryh
 
Gp`s love parsley but it is rather high in calcium content so should only be fed in moderation.This rule of course applys to all the veg.Too much of anything could be harmful.Parsley also has diuretic properties.My pigs seem to prefer the flat leaf variety to the curly leaf.



Maryh
 
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1 sprig of parsley per pig per day is OK and good for their health.
 
Yes,1 sprig per day is fine.I would just like to add(you may know this anyway)that parsley should not be given at all to gp`s with renal problems,especially those who are prone to gravel or stones.



Maryh
 
Thanks :)

Does anyone know about rabbits yet?

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I would not give it to them my mum used to breed rabbits when i was young and she says don't give it :)I have no idea why though :{
 
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i just did a little research and read that rabbits CAN eat parsley...but it doesn't say how much/how often. sorrry i cant help you there. maybe you could post in the other pets section and ask, or join a rabbit forum.
 
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Parsley is a great favourite with pigs. I tend to give it them occasionally because it can be fairly expensive.
 
Parsley is very expensive in supermarkets,but if you have a Halal or other Asian store in your area you can get parsley for 60p a large bunch.mThe store near me also sells dill and coriander for the same price.


Maryh
 
Pipxxxx said:
Thanks :)

Does anyone know about rabbits yet?

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I have never kept rabbits so am not qualified to answer questions about them.However all the books I have on rabbits say parsley is safe in moderation,a small amount,maybe 2 sprigs, 3 times a week. I guess moderation in all food is a good rule for rabbits as it is for piggies.



Maryh
 
Oh no I've been giving my 4 lots of parsley because it's the first thing they eat on the plate and they love it, I didn't know it could be harmful.
I'm worried now, they've had a couple of sprigs each for the last 3 days, would that be enough to harm them?
 
It's my piggies favourite!

i grow my own in a big pot in the kitchen, and they have it about once a month, when it's regrown!

I tried to grow basil too but didn't have much luck for some reason.
 
Ree said:
Oh no I've been giving my 4 lots of parsley because it's the first thing they eat on the plate and they love it, I didn't know it could be harmful.
I'm worried now, they've had a couple of sprigs each for the last 3 days, would that be enough to harm them?
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No,please do not worry.the parsley would have to be given in large amounts or over a long period to cause harm.Best to cut bac k on the amount now,no more than to or 3 times a week ideally.I am sure you will find an alternative treat.

Maryh
 
Yeap certainly can and they love it. But only occasionally apparently.
 
ive had my guinea pigs for a month now, and for about three weeks theyve been a handfull of parsley everyday, i didnt know it could be harmfull!it stops now! gemx
 
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