[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Corn Silk

[Evelyn Baker]

I can only give anecdotal information on the use. My guinea pig Emily  
had cystic and enlarged kidneys. I read corn silk was good for kidney  
ailments and gave it to her for several years, almost everyday, along  
with husks. It was fresh from corn on the cob. She lived a full happy  
life, I think much to her vet's surprise. I've read that it is a  
diuretic. Corn husk and silk may be beneficial but the corn niblets  
are high in sugars and therefore should only be given to them  
occasionally, if at all.  With Phoebe, I give her the silk and husk  
but because she may be diabetic or borderline, I avoid giving her the  
corn on the cob.  Again, any information here is anecdotal and should  
be checked out.  They do love the silk though. It's like a treat.