Datura
Datura
No—rabbits should not eat datura. Every part of this nightshade relative is poisonous, and tropane alkaloids can cause confusion, dangerous heart effects, seizures, or death.
Datura—sometimes called jimsonweed, thorn apple, or devil's trumpet—has trumpet-shaped blooms and large, often velvety leaves in white, yellow, pink, or purple. Keep rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas away from garden beds, compost, and dropped seed pods.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Jimsonweed, thorn apple, devil's trumpet, moonflower (regional names overlap—identify carefully)
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Is Datura item toxic?
Yes. Datura contains tropane alkaloids and is highly toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and humans. Seeds, leaves, flowers, and stems can cause delirium, dangerous heart effects, seizures, and death.
Should I feed my pet Datura?
No. Do not feed datura to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. Any ingestion is an emergency—contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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