Unsafe Foods for Pets

Author: Christine, of Crittery Exotics

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Some animals, such as Degu are sugar intolerant and will have a more restricted diet. Dormice species such as African Pygmy Dormice lack a cecum and so cannot digest vegetable matter. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a general guide for dangerous foods.

• Almonds
• Avocado
• Almonds
• Blue cheese
• Caffeine
• Chives
• Citrus fruit such as Oranges, Lemon, Grapefruit. Can cause kidney damage.
• Dark chocolate tiny amounts may be beneficial in hamsters but best avoided until this is fully evidenced. Milk chocolate is not okay.
• Dried corn
• Garlic
• Grapes there is a link to renal failure in dogs and therefore many keepers avoid.
• Junk food don't share snacks, junk food or processed items with your pets.
• Licorice
• Mango can cause kidney damage.
• Meat Fatty meats such as beef are not safe for many rodents. Depending on the cooking method, chicken, turkey and salmon are okay. Mince is safe and loved by Tenrecs.
• Onions
• Peppers
• Poppy seeds
• Potatoes
• Raisins there is a link to renal failure in dogs and therefore many keepers avoid.
• Raw veg some raw vegetables such as potato, sweet potato, cabbage, brussel sprouts are dangerous to your pet.
• Raw peanuts
• Rhubarb leaves and raw rhubarb.
• Uncooked/dried beans contains toxic hemaglutin