Plantain
Musa × paradisiaca
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Other Names: Cooking plantain, green plantain, plátano
Often Mistaken For
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Is Plantain item toxic?
Ripe plantain is not poisonous like many houseplants; the risk is sugar load, starch, and upset stomach when overfed to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
Should I feed my pet Plantain?
Occasionally—think fingernail-sized pieces for rabbits or guinea pigs, and even less for chinchillas. It is a fruit treat, not a staple.
How much can I feed them?
Remove peel, offer plain cooked or ripe flesh with no salt, oil, or seasoning. Keep to a few small bites per week at most for rabbits and guinea pigs. Use the calculator linked in this article so fruit stays a small slice of the overall diet.
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