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Mexican Breadfruit is toxic to rabbits—keep it away from the pen.

Mexican Breadfruit

Monstera deliciosa

No—rabbits should not eat Mexican breadfruit or any part of the Monstera plant. Leaves, stems, and fruit can burn the mouth and throat. Keep houseplants off the floor and out of reach of rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Indoor Plants

Other Names: Monstera fruit, monster fruit

A Monstera plant that can grow to be 30 feet with large leaves that are heart shaped. The fruits, sometimes known as mexican breadfruit and monster fruit, are close to a foot long. The fruit of the monstera plant resembles an ear of corn, but green with hexagonal scales.

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Is Mexican Breadfruit item toxic?

Yes. Monstera species contain insoluble calcium oxalates and other irritants; leaves, stems, and unripe fruit can burn the mouth, swell the throat, and cause drooling, pain, vomiting, and diarrhea in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Should I feed my pet Mexican Breadfruit?

No. Do not feed Monstera (Mexican breadfruit plant) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed leaves or fruit, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.

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