Raw meat and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: raw food, raw diet, barf, raw chicken, raw mince, bones
| 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 | 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 | Caution | Not recommended. PDSA and the RVC advise against raw meat for ferrets because of the risk of gut blockages and infections such as salmonella. |