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Portion Sage for rabbits each day; do not pile the plate high.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Guideline: Limited Daily

Type: Herbs

Other Names: Common sage, garden sage, culinary sage

Common sage is a perennial evergreen shrub that has been naturalized across the world. It has woody stems, blue or purple flowers, and oval, pale green foliage. There are different types of sage, typically used for culinary purposes, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Other sage plants' flowers vary in color from red and pink to deep blue, purple, white, and so on.

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Is Sage item toxic?

Fresh or dried culinary sage leaves are not treated as a classic poison at small herb-treat portions for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Concentrated sage essential oil is a different product and should never be given.

Should I feed my pet Sage?

Yes—small amounts of common sage are generally fine for rabbits and guinea pigs, and many chinchillas tolerate a little as part of a varied herb rotation. Introduce slowly and stop if stools soften or your pet refuses it.

How much can I feed them?

Offer a few small leaves or a thin snippet of stem a few times per week, not a full handful every day. Rotate sage with other safe herbs so it never crowds out unlimited grass hay. Use the calculator linked in this article to keep total fresh foods within a safe share of the diet.

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