Guinea pigs eating plastic!

[Zorro1]

Hi, my name is Natalie.
My three guinea pigs sometimes chew and even swallow little bits of the sticky tape that I use when repurposing carboard boxes as hidey holes.
Why are they doing this and how can I stop them?
Kind regards,
Natalie Clancy

 

[Siikibam]

You need to remove the tape on any boxes before giving it to them. They will generally chew on anything and everything.

 

[Zorro1]

Thank you very much for you helpful reply.

 

[Zorro1]

Will they have any health problems with the small amount of tape they have already consumed of will it come out naturally?

 

[Siikibam]

Hopefully they’ll just pass it. Do keep an eye on them and get them to the vet if you see any change in behaviour or eating habits.

 

[Zorro1]

Thanks again! Hopefully, they'll be fine.