Milk Bush
Euphorbia tirucalli
No—rabbits should not eat milk bush (pencil tree). The latex sap is corrosive and can burn skin, mouths, and eyes. Keep broken stems and pruning scraps out of enclosures for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Pencil tree, finger tree, Euphorbia tirucalli
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Is Milk Bush item toxic?
Yes. Corrosive latex irritates skin and eyes and causes mouth pain, swelling, drooling, vomiting, and serious gastrointestinal injury in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other pets.
Should I feed my pet Milk Bush?
No. Do not feed milk bush (pencil tree) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If sap contacted skin or eyes, rinse with water and call your veterinarian; if chewed, seek urgent care.
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