Coffee
Coffea arabica
No—rabbits should not eat coffee beans, grounds, or drinks. Caffeine can cause a racing or irregular heartbeat, blood pressure swings, nausea, diarrhea, or dehydration in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Store beans and cups out of reach, and call a veterinarian or pet poison hotline if anything was ingested.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Seeds and Nuts
Other Names: Coffee beans, espresso grounds, instant coffee
Often Mistaken For
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Is Coffee item toxic?
Yes. Coffee beans and grounds contain caffeine that rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas cannot metabolize safely. Signs can include rapid heart rate, tremors, nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration.
Should I feed my pet Coffee?
No. Do not feed coffee beans or grounds to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ingested coffee, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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