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Is rhubarb toxic to guinea pigs?

Toxic for guinea pigs

Rhubarb is on the poisonous list for guinea pigs. The Royal Veterinary College lists it among poisonous plants, and PDSA says rhubarb and its leaves are not safe for them. Source: Royal Veterinary College, PDSA

Why it is a problem

  • The Royal Veterinary College includes rhubarb in its list of poisonous garden and wild plants for guinea pigs. Source: Royal Veterinary College
  • PDSA includes rhubarb and its leaves among foods that are not safe for guinea pigs. Source: PDSA

Sources

  1. Royal Veterinary College: Feeding your guinea pig (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)

    “Poisonous garden and wild plants: … rhubarb”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. PDSA: Your guinea pig's diet (opens in a new tab)

    “Not all fruits and vegetables are safe for your guinea pigs to eat – some are poisonous … Rhubarb and leaves”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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