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What the verdicts mean

Safe
Fine for this animal in the form and amount the sources describe. Safe never means unlimited.
Caution
Only in some forms or small amounts, or a problem for some animals. Read the page before offering it.
Toxic
Do not feed. It can poison or seriously harm this animal. If it has been eaten, contact a vet who treats small mammals now.
Not verified
We haven't verified it for this animal yet. That doesn't mean it's safe.

How we check

  1. Every answer is for one species, from sources that discuss that species. We never borrow a dog, cat or other animal's answer.
  2. A toxic verdict needs at least two sources, one of them from a veterinary reference, poison service or veterinary school.
  3. Each page names the publisher behind every claim, quotes the passage we relied on and shows when we read it.
  4. A person reviews and approves every page before it is published, and reviews it again on a schedule.

Has your pet eaten something it should not?

Contact a vet who treats small mammals now. Do not wait for signs, and do not try home treatment.

Emergency steps

United States

Caribbean

United Kingdom

  • Animal PoisonLine (run by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service)

    01202 509 000

Canada

  • We have not verified a poison line that covers small mammals for this region. Contact your nearest vet who treats small mammals, or an emergency vet clinic.

Another country

  • We have not verified a poison line that covers small mammals for this region. Contact your nearest vet who treats small mammals, or an emergency vet clinic.

Your own vet comes first. These services are run by other organisations and may charge a fee. All regions, fees and hours