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Can gerbils eat mealworms?

Safe for gerbils

Yes, as a healthy treat every so often. PDSA lists mealworms among good treats for gerbils. Source: PDSA

Conditions

  • Every so often, not every day. Source: PDSA

Good to know

  • Gerbils are omnivores and eat insects in the wild. Source: PDSA

Sources

  1. PDSA: Your gerbil's diet (opens in a new tab)

    “Healthy treats like boiled or scrambled egg, mealworms, lean meat, lentils, beans, peas or chickpeas.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. PDSA: Your gerbil's diet (opens in a new tab)

    “it's fine to give your gerbils treats every so often but you don't want them to put on too much weight”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  3. PDSA: Your gerbil's diet (opens in a new tab)

    “Their natural diet includes a whole range of foods such as seeds, plants and insects.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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