Can guinea pigs eat polos? Polo Mints is a brand of breath mint whose defining feature is the hole in the middle.

The name derives from “polar”, referencing the cool, fresh taste of the mint. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat polos?

No, they can’t unfortunately.

Polos are too sweet for them to handle and should be avoided as a food for guinea pigs.

There is also a risk of them choking on them if they try and eat them, as they are hard to chew for them.

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