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My rabbit accidentally ate onion peels. Are onions toxic to rabbits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male

I accidentally gave crunchy onion peels, that you usally take off before cutting a onion, to my rabbit by trying to find my stuff, is he going to be okay?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 5th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Boston Bunnelby. Onions toxicity can cause some blood problems in many species. Unfortunately it is not possible to make rabbits regurgitate, so treatment should be aimed at preventing absorption and maintaining renal function. A veterinary visit is recommended now for the administration of activated charcoal and intravenous fluids. Waiting until clinical signs appears could be very serious. Good luck.

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