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Is virginia creeper 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.

Virginia creeper

Best avoided

The leaves, sap and especially the dark berries hold needle-like calcium oxalate crystals and oxalic acid. Chewing causes intense mouth burning, drooling and swelling, and a heavy amount can stress the kidneys. A common wall and fence climber.

How much: Never feed. Keep this climber and its berries away from rabbits.

Source: House Rabbit Society · Sacramento House Rabbit Society

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