Lettuce and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: romaine, romaine lettuce, iceberg, iceberg lettuce, gem lettuce, letuce, salad leaves
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Caution | It depends on the type. Romaine lettuce is listed as suitable for rabbits; the Royal Veterinary College says not iceberg or light-coloured lettuce. |
| Guinea pigs | Caution | It depends on the type. Romaine and gem lettuce are listed as suitable; avoid iceberg, which the RSPCA lists as harmful to guinea pigs. |
| Hamsters | Not verified | We haven't verified this for hamsters yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your hamster has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Gerbils | Not verified | We haven't verified this for gerbils yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your gerbil has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Rats | Not verified | We haven't verified this for rats yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your rat has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Mice | Caution | Best avoided. The RSPCA advises not feeding lettuce to mice because it can give them diarrhoea. |
| Ferrets | Not verified | We haven't verified this for ferrets yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your ferret has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |