Can degus eat rose petals?
Yes, degus can eat dried rose petals. PDSA lists dried rose petals among foods degus can have once or twice a week. Woodgreen counts rose wood among healthy treats and suggests removing any large thorns first.
How to serve it: dried, once or twice a week (PDSA)
Sources
- PDSA – Safe veg for degus (infographic on “Degus as pets”)
- Woodgreen Pets Charity – Degus: your day-to-day guide
Last checked: November 2026