Can Guinea Pigs Eat Azaleas

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Azaleas?

Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.

Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks.

Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees.

They are part of the family Ericaceae.

Plant enthusiasts have selectively bred azaleas for hundreds of years.

This human selection has produced over 10,000 different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. (source)

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Azaleas?

Unfortunately, they are not a good food for guinea pigs to eat and should be avoided.

Their leaves are not great for them to eat as well.

For more foods that guinea pigs should and shouldn’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

 

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