Kale
Brassica oleracea
No—rabbits should not eat cavolo nero. Cavolo nero is dinosaur kale (also called Lacinato or Tuscan kale)—the same leafy brassica family as other kale, just with flatter, bumpy dark leaves. Oxalates and brassica richness can fuel painful gas, bloating, and stool changes in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, so skip every variety and stick with safer greens plus unlimited grass hay.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: Curly kale, leaf cabbage, borecole, dinosaur kale, cavolo nero, cavolo nero kale, Lacinato kale, Tuscan kale, black kale
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Is Kale item toxic?
Yes. This eating guide treats kale—including cavolo nero / dinosaur kale—as unsafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas because of oxalates and brassica richness, which can fuel painful gas, bloating, and stool changes. Do not use it as a daily green.
Should I feed my pet Kale?
No. Do not feed kale or cavolo nero to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate kale or cavolo nero, watch appetite and droppings closely and call your veterinarian if you see bloating, pain, or diarrhea.
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