Is clematis toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is clematis toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Clematis is toxic to rabbits. When chewed, clematis releases an irritant oil (protoanemonin) that blisters and burns the mouth, so a rabbit drools and refuses to eat. Generally mild, but a very common garden climber and hedgerow plant, and a rabbit in mouth pain that stops eating can slip into gut stasis. 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.

Clematis (traveller's joy)

Best avoided

When chewed, clematis releases an irritant oil (protoanemonin) that blisters and burns the mouth, so a rabbit drools and refuses to eat. Generally mild, but a very common garden climber and hedgerow plant, and a rabbit in mouth pain that stops eating can slip into gut stasis.

How much: Never feed. Keep this common climber away from rabbits.

Source: RWAF · MediRabbit

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