Apple seeds and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: apple pips, apple pip, apple core, apple cores
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Toxic | Apple seeds (pips) are poisonous to rabbits. Merck lists them as do not feed, and PDSA, the RSPCA and House Rabbit Society all warn against them. |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |