Nightshades
Solanaceae
No—rabbits should not eat nightshades as a general rule. Many plants in this family, including tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers, petunias, and jimsonweed, carry glycoalkaloids or related compounds in leaves, stems, and green parts that can make rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas seriously ill.
Skip yard clippings and unidentified Solanaceae browse. If your pet ate something from this family, contact your veterinarian with the plant name and amount if you know them.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Solanaceae family, nightshade family
Often Mistaken For
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Is Nightshades item toxic?
Often yes. Many nightshade-family plants and plant parts contain glycoalkaloids or other compounds that are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Risk varies by species and part; do not assume a crop safe for people is safe raw for small herbivores.
Should I feed my pet Nightshades?
Do not feed random nightshade-family plants or garden trimmings to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Confirm any crop with a veterinarian first.
How much can I feed them?
There is no safe general portion for unspecified nightshade material. If your pet ate an unknown nightshade plant, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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