Eight foods that poison rabbits, explained by an animal expert. Avoid avocado, iceberg lettuce, rhubarb, potatoes, onions, and garlic. These can seriously harm or kill your rabbit.
Rabbits are very delicate animals for whom some foods are very harmful. In this video by an animal expert, we mention eight foods that are toxic to rabbits. Pay attention and take note. 1. Avocado this fruit is deadly for rabbits because it contains a component called persin which is found in higher concentrations in the pe. If your rabbit has even the slightest contact with this component, it can cause respiratory problems with fatal consequences. 2. Lettuce and chard Lettuce is a food that you can give your rabbit without worries as long as you avoid excess. However, there is a variety of this vegetable iceberg which contains a very toxic component for rabbits. 3. Rhubarb this is a vegetable similar to chard. It has a very similar shape. However, it stands out for its striking red color which we can predict as a sign of danger since this food is poisonous to rabbits. 4. Potatoes and sweet potatoes. Both are toxic tubers for rabbits because they contain solanine. Furthermore, this is very indigestible raw due to its high concentration of carbohydrates. For these reasons, there is absolutely no need to give potatoes to a rabbit. If we want to avoid problems above, we are going to leave you a video in which we explain everything a rabbit should eat. 5. Onion and leek these two vegetables are very indigestible for rabbits, so it is advisable to avoid them at all costs, including the leaves. In the case of onion, prolonged consumption causes anemia because it decreases the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. 6. Garlic is not especially recommended for your rabbit because apart from the bad smell that will make it reject it, it is very indigestible and prolonged consumption can cause very serious digestive problems. Sometimes it has been recommended as a dewormer, but it goes without saying that there are other less harmful ways to deworm your rabbit, which you can always consult with your veterinarian. Find out more about the care a rabbit needs in the video on the card.
