Rhubarb and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: rhubarb leaves, rubarb, rhubard
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Toxic | Rhubarb can poison rabbits. Merck lists rhubarb leaves as do not feed, and the RSPCA counts rhubarb among the most common serious rabbit poisons. |
| Guinea pigs | Toxic | 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. |
| Hamsters | Not verified | We haven't verified this for hamsters yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your hamster has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Gerbils | Not verified | We haven't verified this for gerbils yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your gerbil has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Rats | Not verified | We haven't verified this for rats yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your rat has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Mice | Not verified | We haven't verified this for mice yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your mouse has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Ferrets | Not verified | We haven't verified this for ferrets yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your ferret has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |