My pet already ate something. What should I do?
Contact a vet who treats small mammals now. Keep the packaging or a piece of the plant, and note what was eaten, how much and when. Do not try home treatment. Our emergency page lists poison lines by region.
Something is not on the site. Does that mean it is safe?
No. It means we have not verified it for your animal yet. If your pet has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals.
Why does the answer change between animals?
Because the sources differ by species. Grapes are one example: a veterinary school lists them as a guinea pig treat, while sources disagree for rabbits. We only use evidence about the animal you chose.
Does Safe mean my pet can have as much as it likes?
No. Safe never means unlimited. Every Safe answer comes with conditions from the sources, such as an occasional treat or a small piece.
Why do some pages say the sources disagree?
Sometimes respected sources give different advice. When that happens we show both, and give the more cautious verdict.
Do your answers cover every type of hamster?
Unless a page says otherwise, hamster answers cover Syrian, Roborovski, Campbell’s, winter white and Chinese hamsters. Where a source names a type, such as Russian dwarf hamsters being prone to diabetes, the page says so.
Who checks the pages?
A person approves every page before it is published, against the sources shown on the page. See How we research.
Can I suggest an item or report a mistake?
Yes, please use the contact form.