Sprout-eating guinea pigs cause wind row

An animal charity has allayed fears over sprout-eating guinea pigs.

The comments come after a video - viewed 6 million times on social media - from Finley Down Farm, Hampshire, prompted concerns among animal lovers.

Some Facebook users chastised the farm for feeding the rodents the Christmas dinner accompaniment over fears they could cause "fatal" bloating.

However, the farm and the charity Blue Cross For Pets said the vegetables were suitable "as part of a balanced diet".