Can ferrets eat grapes?
Risks and signs
- Signs of poisoning can include vomiting and diarrhoea, followed by kidney failure. Source: RSPCA
- Sugary foods such as raisins and fruit may worsen insulinoma, a common tumour in ferrets. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
Sources
RSPCA: Poisoning in ferrets (opens in a new tab)
“Grapes, raisins, sultanas, currants … Any quantity of these can be toxic, and cooking or baking them doesn't reduce the risk.”
RSPCA: Poisoning in ferrets (opens in a new tab)
“Poisoning may cause vomiting and diarrhoea and subsequently kidney failure.”
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Ferret (opens in a new tab)
“Ferrets should not be fed sugary foods such as honey, raisins, fruits, or other high-carbohydrate treats”
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Ferret (opens in a new tab)
“these items encourage the pancreas to release insulin and may worsen the signs of insulinomas”