Is hyacinth toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is hyacinth toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Hyacinth is toxic to rabbits. Hyacinth bulbs, leaves, and flowers contain alkaloids and oxalates that cause severe gastroenteritis, tremors, and cardiac issues. The bulbs are the most concentrated and most dangerous part. Source: RWAF.

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

Hyacinth

Best avoided

Hyacinth bulbs, leaves, and flowers contain alkaloids and oxalates that cause severe gastroenteritis, tremors, and cardiac issues. The bulbs are the most concentrated and most dangerous part.

How much: Never feed any part. Keep bulbs and flowers where rabbits cannot reach them.

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

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Source: RWAF · House Rabbit Society

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