Poisonous or Dangerous Foods

General Rabbit CareRabbit HealthDiet
Written By SDHRS Resource

Some foods are poisonous or dangerous to rabbits and can cause illness and/or death. Never feed your rabbit anything from this list:

  • Hazardous to Rabbits

    • Baked goods

    • Crackers

    • Breakfast cereals

    • Bread

    • Pasta

    • Yogurt drops (even if they are sold for rabbits)

    • Candy or “human treats”

    • Many packaged pet store treats (see recommendations on “Fruit is a Tasty Treat”) 

    There is research to suggest many of the items listed above may contribute to fatal cases of enterotoxaemia, a toxic overgrowth of “bad” bacteria in the rabbit’s intestinal tract, due to too much sugar intake.

    Poisonous to Rabbits

    If your rabbit eats any of the items on this list call your veterinarian immediately:

    • Chocolate

    • Oleanders

    • Poinsettia

    • Bulb flowers

    • Nightshade leaves and stems (including tomato)

    • Onions

    • Garlic

    • Spicy peppers

    • Anything containing essential oils

    If your veterinarian’s office is closed, you may contact the 24-hour ASPCA Animal Poison Control line at 888-426-4435 (they may charge a consultation fee).


Never Feed To Rabbits

  • Corn
  • Nuts
  • Cereal
  • Tomato
  • Iceberg
  • Seeds
  • Raisins
  • Bread
  • Beans
  • Potato
  • Animal Products
  • Yogurt Drops

Toxic To Rabbits

  • Avocado
  • Chocolate
  • Nightshade Leaves
  • Pits from fruits
  • Oleander
  • Bulb plants
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