Carrots and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: carrot, carot, carrot tops
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Caution | Only as a small, occasional treat, if at all. Carrots are high in sugar. PDSA and the RSPCA allow small amounts as a treat; one Royal Veterinary College guide does not recommend them. |
| Guinea pigs | Safe | Yes, as an occasional treat in very small amounts. Carrots are high in sugar. |
| 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 | Safe | Yes, in small amounts alongside their pellets. The RSPCA lists carrot among foods that can supplement a gerbil's pellet food. |
| 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. |