India Rubber
Ficus elastica
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Indian or India Rubber is a common name for the natural rubber that is produced from certain trees in the sap. The latex produced from the sap is refined to a rubber. These rubber trees are native to South America and India.
For Your Pet: The latex sap from the rubber trees can be deadly to your small pet. Along with severe skin inflammation and burning, serious digestive issues can occur and death is probable in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small animals.
Warning: Do not feed your pet India Rubber as it can cause serious illness and injury.
Resources: If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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