Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum
No—rabbits should not eat tobacco. Nicotiana leaves and flowers contain nicotine and related alkaloids that can cause tremors, heart and breathing trouble, or death. Keep all tobacco plants away from the pen.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Tobacco plant, flowering tobacco (ornamental Nicotiana species)
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Is Tobacco item toxic?
Yes. Tobacco plants contain nicotine and related alkaloids that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing tremors, rapid heart rate, respiratory depression, and death.
Should I feed my pet Tobacco?
No. Do not feed tobacco leaves or flowers to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food or bedding forage. If your pet ate tobacco plant material, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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