Rabbit non-drug poisons — garden, household and feeding hazards
Source: RSPCA pet care advice (rspca.org.uk), a copyrighted animal-welfare organisation. Per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3, the points below are paraphrased derived fact summaries: numerical values and proper nouns are preserved from the source, but sentences are rewritten and not quoted verbatim.
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some garden and household plants are poisonous to rabbits — examples include bluebells, foxgloves, holly and tulips.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Lawnmower clippings should not be fed to rabbits, as they can make them ill.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* If in doubt about whether a plant is safe, leave it out; a vet can advise on rabbit-safe and rabbit-toxic plants.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* If a rabbit eats any item on the poisonous list, contact a veterinarian immediately; the 24-hour ASPCA Animal Poison Control line (888-426-4435) can be used if the regular vet is closed.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Foods listed as poisonous and needing immediate veterinary contact include chocolate, oleander, poinsettia, bulb flowers, nightshade leaves and stems (including tomato), onions, garlic, spicy peppers, and anything containing essential oils.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Foods that should never be fed to rabbits include corn, nuts, cereal, tomato, iceberg lettuce, seeds, raisins, bread, beans, potato, and animal products such as yogurt drops.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Other items toxic to rabbits include avocado, nightshade leaves, pits from fruit, oleander and bulb plants.