« Back to Eating Guide
Poisonous Tobacco: do not feed to rabbits!

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)

Nicotiana, more commonly known as tobacco plants, is a genus of herbaceous plants and shrubs native to to many places throughout the world including North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and more. These are used for several different things including producing tobacco cigars, cigarettes, and other tobacco products. These plants have large green leaves and five petaled flowers ranging in colors from white to pink, purple, and red.

Often Mistaken For

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.

Poison Control Hotline Information Need a Vet?

Comments

You are $ 65.00 away from Free Shipping!

Add a small treat to bridge the gap →

Shopping Cart

Your cart is currently empty.