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My rabbit ate modeling clay. Is it harmful, and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female | 3 lbs

My rabbit ate a small chunk of modeling clay. Is she gonna die?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2019

This could cause a gastrointestinal obstruction which can be quite dangerous in rabbits. Close monitoring and a check up would be ideal to determine the size of the piece ingested and if the clay is going to pass.

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