Is privet toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is privet toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Privet is toxic to rabbits. Privet leaves and berries are toxic, causing drooling, diarrhoea, and in severe cases cardiac and neurological signs. Extremely common as a garden hedge. 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.

Privet

Best avoided

Privet leaves and berries are toxic, causing drooling, diarrhoea, and in severe cases cardiac and neurological signs. Extremely common as a garden hedge.

How much: Never feed. Keep rabbits away from privet hedges.

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

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Source: RWAF

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