They are starchy, and an excess of starchy foods can cause obesity in guinea pigs. Some pet shops sell pea flakes, which can be given in moderation, but never as a daily treat. 15.

Sadly, pigs can’t share their wisdom with us about exercising self-control. But we can study their behaviors and diets to try to discern weight lessons that might apply to us. Eating like a pig. Pigs, ...