Human Snacks for Small Pets
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters — know what's safe for your tiny friend.
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Human Snacks & Your Small Pet
Small pets have extremely sensitive digestive systems, and most human snacks are unsafe for them. Plain, unsweetened whole-grain cereals (like Cheerios) and plain cooked oats are generally safe as occasional treats for many small mammals. However, chocolate, candy, chips, bread, and anything containing sugar, salt, or artificial sweeteners like xylitol can cause serious health issues including obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal stasis, and even death. Dairy products should never be offered as most small mammals are lactose intolerant. Even seemingly healthy human snacks like granola bars are often packed with hidden sugars and preservatives. Before sharing any snack with your small pet, search our database above for an instant safety rating.