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Can I give a guinea pig baby food as a treat?

I have 2 female rats and for breakfast I give them a little baby food mixed with rolled oats. I'm planning on getting a guinea pig (3 weeks old), and I already know what to feed her (pellets, hay, fresh veggies, etc..). My question is can I give her the same sort of treat that I give my rats? As in the oatmeal mixed with baby food.

Public Response to Can I give a guinea pig baby food as a treat?

1. sure
2. yeah! As long as he's not allergic
3. Don't give her sticky things to eat. Not good for her teeth.
4. I don't think it is a good idea because you should stick to the food your have to give him in the right place, he/she might not die but im sure its not healthy!
5. I wouldn't give it. Guinea pigs go nuts for fresh veggies, use them as a treat as well as a daily food. Fresh grass is also appreciated very much by my guys!
6. i dunno, i never heard of giving a guinea pig rat baby food.
7. I would be careful about the types of baby food I was using, but it should be fine. Just stick with basic vegetable flavors and the like... On a side note, I was watching a veterinary show where they used canned pumpkin as a first resort for rodents with bowel blockages. The veterinarian said it was safe to use with all rodents and most small animals, and could be used as a treat to help maintain their digestive health even when there weren't signs of problems. So this could help to change up the routine a little....
8. no because its bad for there teeth and they might not eat and its sticky
9. Human food is not good for animals. Especially sicky foods. please keep your pet safe, and just buy a bag of treats, not human food.