India Rubber
Ficus elastica
No—rabbits should not eat India rubber (rubber plant). The latex sap irritates tissue and can poison rabbits if they chew the leaves, causing mouth pain, drooling, and gut upset. Keep this houseplant out of reach.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Rubber plant, rubber fig, Ficus elastica
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Is India Rubber item toxic?
Yes. Rubber plant sap irritates tissue and can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas if chewed, causing mouth pain, drooling, and GI upset.
Should I feed my pet India Rubber?
No. Do not feed rubber plant leaves to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food or chew fodder. If your pet chewed rubber plant, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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