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Keep Nicotiana out of rabbit diets—it is poisonous.

Nicotiana

Nicotiana

No—rabbits should not eat nicotiana (flowering tobacco). Nicotine and related alkaloids can cause tremors, breathing trouble, weakness, or worse. Keep every part of the plant away from rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Flowering tobacco, ornamental tobacco

Nicotiana is a genus of herbaceous plants and shrubs native to many places throughout the world including North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and more. These are also known as tobacco plants, used for several different things including producing tobacco cigars, cigarettes, and other tobacco products. These plants have large green leaves and five-petaled flowers ranging in colors from white to pink, purple, and red.

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Is Nicotiana item toxic?

Yes. Nicotiana and tobacco relatives contain nicotine and other alkaloids that are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Ingestion can cause tremors, rapid heart rate, breathing changes, weakness, and life-threatening signs.

Should I feed my pet Nicotiana?

No. Do not feed nicotiana leaves, stems, or flowers to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate nicotiana or tobacco plant material, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.

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