Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
No—rabbits should not eat deadly nightshade. Leaves, flowers, and berries (green or black) carry tropane alkaloids that can cause drowsiness, paralysis, or death.
Deadly nightshade has purple, bell-shaped flowers and shiny black berries when ripe. It differs from black nightshade: deadly nightshade often carries solitary berries along the stems, while many black nightshade clones cluster berries and show white, star-shaped flowers—still identify with an expert field guide, not guesswork.
Do not browse-test this plant. If your pet chewed any part, seek emergency veterinary care right away.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Belladonna, Atropa, dwale, common names vary by region
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Is Deadly Nightshade item toxic?
Yes. Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) is extremely toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Tropane alkaloids in leaves, flowers, and berries can cause drowsiness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and death.
Should I feed my pet Deadly Nightshade?
No. Do not feed deadly nightshade to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate any part of deadly nightshade, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
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