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Can degus eat pumpkin seeds?

Only a little

Yes, but only a little: degus can eat pumpkin seeds. Germany’s TVT says to feed very fatty pumpkin seeds only as single treats by hand. The Zurich animal welfare society (Zürcher Tierschutz) lists pumpkin seeds among foods to give only rarely.

How to serve it: one at a time by hand (TVT), rarely

Good to know: The TVT says single seeds or nuts fed by hand are a good way to build trust with your degus.

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Last checked: November 2026

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