Because my rabbit is and I don't know what to do.
2006-12-18 13:56:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Looking online, I could not find a reference listing pine needles as poison to rabbits. Oak was listed, but not pine. Your rabbit is probably ok.
However, the characteristic pine scent, which you find in shavings and in needles, makes rabbits build up a tolerance to many drugs that makes them more difficult to treat. Overexposure to pine and cedar in general can cause problems. Vets recommend paper or aspen bedding.
Eating Ponderosa pine needles has been linked to abortions in cattle. Don't let him eat much Ponderosa needles, especially if it's a she that you plan on breeding.
Animals are usually good at figuring out which plants are poisonous to them, if they don't die from the first meal. Since he's been eating these for a while, you can probably trust his judgment in moderation. Don't let him eat too many, and watch him for any problems.
2006-12-18 21:07:56 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do not allow him any more pine needele. if he has been eating them all along and lived thru it... then he is probably ok... but no more. rabits have a very sensitive digestive system. Timothy hay and oat hat are the best for him... sometimes a little alfalfa. too much spinich and greens is not good on a daily basis but as a great treat. also papaya tablet are afan of rabbit. shake the little can and see his ears perk up. he will come running.
2006-12-18 14:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by lindasue m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is , What should we do about all the wild bunnies out there
with no one to protect them from all the dreaded pine needles
2006-12-18 13:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mary Mary Jane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my personal opinion, I would say no. They are sharp and can cause internal damage. Isn't there a way to keep him away from them?
2006-12-18 14:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scrape yourself away from the computer and call the vet. how bout trying that?
2006-12-18 14:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Indeed it is. Keep him/her away from them.
2006-12-18 13:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋