Is bryony toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is bryony toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Bryony is toxic to rabbits. A common hedgerow climber whose roots and red berries are violently irritant. Eating it causes intense belly pain, drooling and profuse (sometimes bloody) diarrhoea, with weakness and a weak fast pulse; small amounts of the root or berries can be fatal. 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.

Bryony (white and black)

Best avoided

A common hedgerow climber whose roots and red berries are violently irritant. Eating it causes intense belly pain, drooling and profuse (sometimes bloody) diarrhoea, with weakness and a weak fast pulse; small amounts of the root or berries can be fatal.

How much: Never feed. Keep rabbits away from bryony when foraging near hedges.

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

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Source: RWAF · MediRabbit

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