Unsafe Foods for Short-Tailed Opossums

UNSAFE FOODS

Unsafe foods are dangerous to opossums because they can cause harm or injury to the animal due to their attributes.

  • Wild Insects (may carry diseases or pesticides)
  • Dairy (causes diarrhea in large amounts)

UNHEALTHY FOODS

Unhealthy foods won’t necessarily cause lasting harm to opossums but should still be avoided because of the negative impact on their health.

  • Beef and Pork (too much fat)
  • Other High-Fat Foods
  • High Sugar Foods
  • High Sodium Foods

For more information on foods that are safe to feed to your opossum, see our article on Feeding Short-Tailed Opossums.

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