No. Rabbits can not have mushrooms of any kind. Rabbits are herbivorous but they can’t eat all the vegetables.
Most of the mushrooms are toxic for rabbits. There are many types of mushrooms toxic to humans and some of them are not toxic for humans but they can lead to serious health issues in animals like rabbits.
Wild mushrooms are deadly for rabbits. You may be curious about giving mushrooms brought from a store. But they are still dangerous for your rabbits whether it’s raw or cooked.
Do Rabbits Like to Eat Mushrooms?
Don’t ever try to feed mushrooms even to check whether they like it or not.
It’s up to you to protect the health of your pet. We need to care for rabbits always more than other pets.
Why Mushrooms Are Bad For Rabbits?
There are several types of toxic including mushrooms that are harmful to rabbits.
These things are toxic even if we cook mushrooms. When it’s cooked it only reduces a small amount of toxicity.
Toxic compounds in Mushrooms:
- Amanitin
- Orellanine
- Muscarine
- Gyromitrin
- Ibotenic acid
- Muscimol
- Corrine
- Psilocybin
Symptoms Of Mushroom Poisoning To Rabbits
If rabbits eat a high portion of mushrooms symptoms can arise within 30 mins. Take immediate action and go to your vet and get medical treatments as soon as possible.
Mushroom poisoning mainly causes organ damage and neurological damage. Other symptoms may include,
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Reduced appetite
- Thirstiness
- Changes in breathing and heartbeat rate
- Excessive thirst
- Dizziness and stumbling
Rabbits’ bodies can’t handle even the smallest amount of toxicity in mushrooms.
Even if they eat a small amount, it can be deadly for rabbits. There are several types of toxins included in mushrooms that are harmful to rabbits.
