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Healthy Greens & Safe Feeding: The Ultimate Guide to Plant Foods for Your Small Pets

Healthy Greens & Safe Feeding: The Ultimate Guide to Plant Foods for Your Small Pets


🐾 Animal 🌿 Safe Seedlings from QP Seedlings ⚠️ Unsuitable Seedlings from QP Seedlings
Rabbits 🐰 - Kale, Spinach, Rocket/Arugula, Endive, Pak Choi, Butter Lettuce: Rich in vitamins and fiber; promotes good digestion. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Toxic solanine content in leaves.
- Red & Green Oak Lettuce, Red & Green Coral Lettuce: Hydrating, tender, and easy to digest. - Spring Onions, Chives, Leeks: Contains compounds that are harmful.
- Basil, Mint, Parsley: Fresh herbs that add flavour and vitamins. - Broccoli (in excess): Can cause gas if fed in large quantities.
Guinea Pigs 🐹 - Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cos Lettuce, Red & Green Oak Lettuce: High in vitamin C, essential for guinea pigs. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Leaves contain toxic compounds.
- Kale, Spinach, Rocket/Arugula, Endive, Pak Choi: Nutrient-dense greens for a balanced diet. - Spring Onions, Chives, Leeks: Toxic, can cause serious illness.
- Basil, Parsley: Adds a safe, occasional source of vitamins C and K. - Broccoli (in excess): Causes gas and bloating if overfed.
Hamsters 🐹 - Carrot, Kale, Spinach: High-fiber, nutrient-dense veggies help maintain dental and digestive health. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Toxic solanine content can be fatal.
- Pak Choi, Red & Green Oak Lettuce: Soft and nutritious, easy to digest in small amounts. - Onions, Chives: Can cause toxicity, especially dangerous for hamsters.
- Rocket/Arugula, Parsley, Basil: Safe herbs in moderation, for occasional treats. - Broccoli (in excess): Causes digestive issues in excess.
Chinchillas 🐭 - Dandelion Greens, Kale, Spinach: High in fiber, supports digestive health. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): High toxicity, should be avoided entirely.
- Pak Choi, Endive: Leafy greens low in calories, safe in small amounts. - Broccoli (in excess): Causes gas, which chinchillas are sensitive to.
- Mint, Basil, Parsley: Safe herbs that add variety and mild nutritional benefits. - Spring Onions, Chives: Harmful compounds toxic to chinchillas.
Gerbils 🐭 - Carrot, Kale, Spinach: Provides essential fiber and vitamins, supports healthy teeth and digestion. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Solanine toxicity risk.
- Rocket/Arugula, Parsley, Endive: Nutrient-dense greens suitable for gerbil diets. - Spring Onions, Chives: Contains toxic compounds harmful to gerbils.
- Basil, Mint: Fresh herbs that add vitamins and can be offered as treats. - Broccoli (in excess): Can cause bloating if fed too frequently.
Birds (Parakeets, Parrots) 🐦 - Spinach, Kale, Bell Peppers: Rich in vitamins, especially A and C, supports feather health and immunity. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Toxic to many bird species.
- Basil, Parsley, Mint: Fresh herbs add variety and help with digestion. - Onions, Chives, Leeks: Toxic to birds, can cause serious harm.
- Red & Green Oak Lettuce, Rocket/Arugula: Safe, hydrating, and nutrient-rich greens. - Broccoli (in excess): Can cause digestive upset in large amounts.
Tortoises 🐢 - Dandelion Greens, Kale, Spinach, Endive: High-fiber and nutrient-rich for shell health. - Tomatoes (leaves/stems): Avoid due to solanine toxicity.
- Red & Green Oak Lettuce, Butter Lettuce, Pak Choi: Ideal for daily feeding. - Spring Onions, Chives: Harmful compounds that can be toxic.
- Basil, Mint, Parsley: Fresh herbs offer a variety and support digestion in tortoises. - Broccoli (in excess): Causes gas and digestive discomfort.

🐾 Additional Feeding Notes

  • Introduce New Foods Gradually: Always introduce new seedlings slowly to avoid digestive upset.
  • Limit Broccoli for Small Animals: Even though broccoli is a healthy vegetable, it should be limited due to its tendency to cause gas.
  • Core Diet Elements: For rabbits and guinea pigs, hay should remain a staple to ensure they get enough fibre and maintain dental health.
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