Bell peppers and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: bell pepper, peppers, sweet pepper, sweet peppers, capsicum
| 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 | Safe | Yes. Bell peppers of any colour are a good vegetable for guinea pigs and a source of vitamin C, which they need from their food. |
| Hamsters | Safe | Yes, in small amounts. PDSA lists sweet bell peppers among vegetables suitable for hamsters. |
| 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. |