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Harmful Horehound for rabbits—skip this plant entirely.

Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

No—rabbits should not eat horehound. This minty herb is poisonous to rabbits and other small pets and can cause choking, diarrhea, or loss of appetite. Keep leaves, stems, and flowers out of pens; if your pet ate any, call your vet or a pet poison hotline.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Common horehound, white horehound

Horehound is a grey-leaved herbaceous perennial plant historically used for medicinal purposes. This plant is about 1 1/2 ft tall with small densely crinkled leaves covered in tiny hairs, resembling mint leaves. They have clusters of small white flowers that bloom on the top of the stem.

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Is Horehound item toxic?

Yes. Horehound is unsafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. It can cause choking, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and other digestive distress. Do not offer leaves, stems, or flowers.

Should I feed my pet Horehound?

No. Do not feed horehound to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate horehound, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline for advice.

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