Is grape hyacinth toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is grape hyacinth toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Grape hyacinth is toxic to rabbits. A small spring bulb grouped by rabbit-welfare guidance with the toxic bulbs (hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, crocuses). The bulb is the worst part, causing heavy drooling, mouth and gut irritation and a rabbit going off its food. 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.

Grape hyacinth (Muscari)

Best avoided

A small spring bulb grouped by rabbit-welfare guidance with the toxic bulbs (hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, crocuses). The bulb is the worst part, causing heavy drooling, mouth and gut irritation and a rabbit going off its food.

How much: Never feed. Keep bulbs and planted beds out of reach.

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

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Source: RWAF

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