Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
No—rabbits should not eat spinach. Natural oxalates can irritate skin and stress the urinary tract in sensitive guts, so skip it and stick with hay-first meals plus safer approved greens.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: English spinach, leaf spinach, baby spinach
Spinach is a small leafy green vegetable that only grows around 1 ft tall. The leaves are most commonly used by humans for consumption. The flowering is small and goes between yellow and green shades.
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Is Spinach item toxic?
Yes. Spinach is high in oxalates that can irritate skin and stress urinary function in rabbits and other small pets with sensitive digestion.
Should I feed my pet Spinach?
No. Do not feed spinach to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate spinach, watch appetite and droppings and contact your vet if you see changes.
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