Potato
Solanum tuberosum
No—rabbits should not eat potato peelings. Peels and the tuber still carry nightshade glycoalkaloids plus heavy starch that rabbits cannot handle, raw or cooked, and green or sprouted parts are especially risky—keep kitchen scraps out of the pen and call a vet if any are eaten.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: White potato, Irish potato, tuber potato, potato peels, potato peelings, potato peeling
Often Mistaken For
No similar items found.
Is Potato item toxic?
Yes. Potatoes carry glycoalkaloids; green flesh, peels with eyes, and sprouts are especially risky. Even peeled or cooked tubers are too starchy for rabbits and can cause serious GI pain.
Should I feed my pet Potato?
No. Do not feed potatoes, peels, or cooked potato to rabbits.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer. If your rabbit ate potato, especially green or sprouted parts, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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