Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha squash is sometimes called Japanese pumpkin. In Japan, it was once believed that eating kabocha squash on the winter solstice could prevent the common cold. Kabocha squash is said to be an aphrodisiac. Therefore, we're going to recommend upfront that it never be fed to naughty old Randy--he certainly doesn't need it! :-)

As a winter squash, we can have kabocha squash 2-4 times per week. Remember, like all veggies, kabocha squash should be fed to us raw, not cooked. Since this thing is pretty big, go ahead and share some with your human. (Remember, unlike us, humans generally eat their food cooked! You can find a recipe they can use here.)

The humans said they had a tough time cutting into this thing. Luckily, we don't have to worry about that.

At first, it's a struggle for dominance for control of the food plate with Lola. Then I get bored and start eating a shoe.

I thought kabocha squash was okay, but nothing special. Lola and Buffy seemed to love it, though. On their behalf, I guess I'll give kabocha squash 4/5 stars.