Grapes and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: grape, raisins, raisin, sultanas, currants
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Caution | Sources disagree on grapes for rabbits. PDSA lists them as safe in small amounts, but Pet Poison Helpline advises avoiding grapes and raisins because they may affect the kidneys. |
| Guinea pigs | Safe | As an occasional treat. The Royal Veterinary College lists grapes among fruits for guinea pigs, fed as treats once or twice a week. |
| 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 | Toxic | Do not feed grapes, raisins, sultanas or currants to ferrets. The RSPCA says any amount can be toxic, and Merck says ferrets should not be fed raisins or fruit. |