Vegetables and fruit are not an appropriate replacement for an axolotl’s carnivorous diet. The Royal Veterinary College and VCA describe animal-based foods and suitable pellets, not a vegetable-based feeding plan.
What the sources recommend
Their examples include earthworms and other suitable invertebrate foods, alongside appropriate prepared pellets. Food type, size and feeding frequency should suit the animal’s age and condition; ask an amphibian-experienced vet if you are unsure.
Correction to the inherited article
The earlier advice to feed lettuce, spinach, carrots and berries as healthy treats was not supported by the veterinary guidance checked. Those recommendations and the misleading weight-loss claims have been removed.
Sources checked
Replacement copy checked on 2026-11-08. This is a source-based editorial review, not independent veterinary review.