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Is azalea toxic to rabbits?

Toxic for rabbits

Azaleas are toxic to rabbits. Merck lists azalea as do not feed, and the Rabbit Welfare Association names it among the most toxic garden plants. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual, Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund

Why it is a problem

Sources

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual: Table: Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits (opens in a new tab)

    “Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits … Toxic-Do Not Feed … Azalea”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund: Rabbit-friendly gardens (opens in a new tab)

    “those you are most likely to encounter and are most toxic are: Aconitum (Monkshood), Azalea”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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