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Is cotoneaster toxic to rabbits?

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

Cotoneaster

Best avoided

A very common garden hedge whose leaves and bright berries hold cyanide-releasing compounds. A small nibble usually causes tummy upset; a large amount risks the breathing trouble and weakness of cyanide. Best kept off the menu entirely.

How much: Never feed. Keep clippings and berries out of reach.

Source: Sacramento House Rabbit Society

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