Boiled egg and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: egg, eggs, cooked egg, scrambled egg, hard boiled egg
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Not verified | We haven't verified this for rabbits yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your rabbit has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Guinea pigs | Not verified | We haven't verified this for guinea pigs yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your guinea pig has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Hamsters | Safe | Yes, small pieces of boiled egg as an occasional treat. |
| Gerbils | Safe | Yes, boiled or scrambled egg as a healthy treat every so often. |
| Rats | Safe | Yes, cooked egg in small amounts as an occasional treat. The RSPCA suggests a cooled, unpeeled boiled egg as an activity. |
| Mice | Not verified | We haven't verified this for mice yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your mouse has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Ferrets | Safe | Yes, as an occasional treat. PDSA suggests a piece of boiled egg, and Merck lists eggs among good treats for ferrets. |