Is azalea and rhododendron toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is azalea and rhododendron toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Azalea and rhododendron is toxic to rabbits. These contain grayanotoxins that interfere with nerve and muscle cells, causing drooling, low blood pressure, heart arrhythmia, and death. Source: House Rabbit Society.

A sourced answer from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance. If your bunny has chewed this plant, call your exotic vet right away.

Azalea and rhododendron

Best avoided

These contain grayanotoxins that interfere with nerve and muscle cells, causing drooling, low blood pressure, heart arrhythmia, and death.

How much: Never feed any part. Keep rabbits away from these shrubs.

If your bunny has already eaten this, call your exotic vet now.

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Source: House Rabbit Society · RWAF

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