Is aloe vera toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is aloe vera toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Aloe vera is toxic to rabbits. The latex layer beneath the leaf skin contains anthraquinone glycosides that act as strong laxatives and can cause severe gastrointestinal distress and dehydration in rabbits. Source: MediRabbit.

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

Aloe vera

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The latex layer beneath the leaf skin contains anthraquinone glycosides that act as strong laxatives and can cause severe gastrointestinal distress and dehydration in rabbits.

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

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Source: MediRabbit

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