Guinea pigs are herbivores which means that they are animals which get their energy from eating plant material. They have digestive systems which let them digest all kinds of plant material such as grasses. This is why they need to consume hays/grasses constantly. It keeps them healthy and grinds their teeth down so that they don’t become overgrown.

They also enjoy veggies and some fruits and berries depending on what they are but these should only back up their main diet and not be the main part of it.

But what about insects? Animals such as reptiles love insects and consume them at a rapid rate.

Can guinea pigs eat live insects?

They can eat them but they are not naturally inclined to them. When they are in the wild, I’ve no doubt that they would have come across them and nibble at an uncircumspect insect.

But they aren’t a food that guinea pigs would consume like they do when they eat grasses, veggies, and fruits.

They will probably just ignore them and leave them be.

If you see your guinea pig has eaten a live insect then as long that it is a harmless insect that won’t harm your guinea pig, then they will be fine.

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