Most evergreens
Pinus
No—rabbits should not eat most evergreens. Landscape needles, bark oils, and yew-like plants can irritate the mouth and gut or worse. Keep ornamental hedges and holiday tree trimmings away from rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Pine needles, yew-like evergreens, conifer tips
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Is Most evergreens item toxic?
Yes. Most ornamental evergreen needles, bark oils, and yew-like plants irritate the gut or affect the heart; rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas should not chew landscape conifers or unknown evergreen clippings.
Should I feed my pet Most evergreens?
No. Do not feed landscape evergreen branches or needles to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed unknown evergreen foliage, contact your veterinarian.
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