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can guinea pigs eat quaker oats

Can guinea pigs eat quaker oats?

Quaker oats are a brand of porridge oats. There are 5 types of quaker oats available.

Old fashioned: These are 100% rolled quaker oats which cook in five minutes. They are sold as our traditional boxed oats.

Instant oats: These are finely cut so as to cook faster by just adding hot water.
Quick oats: These are designed to be cooked on the stove or in the microwave and cook in 2 minutes or less.
Steel Oats:  These are cut oats and not rolled, providing a full, hearty texture with a nutty, rich taste.  (source)
Can guinea pigs eat quaker oats?

They can eat it in small amounts.

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