Avocado and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: avocados, avacado, avocado pear, guacamole
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Toxic | Avocado can poison rabbits. Merck names rabbits among the animals affected by avocado poisoning, and Pet Poison Helpline and PDSA both say it is toxic to them. |
| Guinea pigs | Toxic | Avocado can poison guinea pigs. Merck names guinea pigs among the animals affected by avocado poisoning, and the RSPCA lists it as harmful or poisonous to them. |
| 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. |