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What Can Small Pets Eat?

Vet-reviewed food safety guides for small pets

Small pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, rats, gerbils, and hedgehogs have delicate digestive systems that are easily upset by the wrong foods. Many common household foods — grapes, raisins, onions, chocolate, avocado — are toxic to small mammals. Species differences matter too: what is safe for a guinea pig may not be safe for a hamster. Our guides are written per species, covering safe foods, correct serving sizes, toxic foods to avoid completely, and what to do if your small pet has eaten something harmful.

✅ 285 safe ⚠️ 157 moderate ❌ 205 dangerous 📋 647 total
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No Can Rats eat Chocolate? 546 kcal/100g
2 min
No Can Rats eat Almond? 579 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Bell Pepper? 31 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Celery? 16 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Peas? 81 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Egg? 155 kcal/100g
2 min
Moderate Can Rats eat Cheese? 402 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Chicken? 165 kcal/100g
2 min
Moderate Can Rats eat Bread? 265 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Rice? 130 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Pasta? 131 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Peanut Butter? 588 kcal/100g
2 min
2 min
Yes Can Rats eat Yogurt? 59 kcal/100g
2 min
Moderate Can Rats eat Tuna? 132 kcal/100g
2 min
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