Beware the bunny. It’s been said that the average rabbit can consume their own bodyweight in food every single day (that is not a typo, they eat so much). With chocolate however, rabbits are especially greedy, and can easily overindulge on this tasty treat. This could lead to some rather unfortunate consequences, so let’s find out how much chocolate can kill a rabbit! Indeed, as this article will show you; it is possible for your favorite bunny to die from eating too much chocolate.
If you have a rabbit, you know that they love to eat chocolate. But have you ever wondered how much chocolate can kill a rabbit?
The answer is not as much as you might think! Chocolate poisoning in rabbits is not common, but it does happen. If you want to keep your furry friend from becoming sick or even dying from eating too much of this delicious treat, here are some signs of chocolate poisoning in rabbits:
1) If your rabbit stops eating for more than 24 hours, call your veterinarian immediately.
2) Your rabbit will likely experience diarrhea within 12 hours after eating the cocoa bean product.
3) Your rabbit may become lethargic and lose its appetite.
4) If your rabbit exhibits these symptoms within two hours after eating the cocoa bean product and seems otherwise healthy otherwise, it could survive if given veterinary care immediately (and perhaps even if not).
How much chocolate can kill a rabbit
Rabbits are sensitive to the same toxin in chocolate as dogs and cats.
- Rabbits are not rodents.
- Rabbits are small mammals with long ears and short tails.
- Rabbits are herbivores, which means they eat plants instead of meat.
- Like dogs and cats, rabbits can be poisoned by the toxin in chocolate (theobromine), which can cause death in large enough amounts.
The severity of your rabbit’s symptoms depends on how much chocolate your rabbit ate.
The severity of your rabbit’s symptoms depends on how much chocolate your rabbit ate. The more chocolate your rabbit eats, the worse the symptoms will be. Your rabbit could experience hyperactivity and seizures as well as vomiting and diarrhea if it ate a large amount of chocolate, but there are other symptoms that could occur after eating smaller amounts of chocolate. These include:
- Heart failure (which can lead to death)
- Bleeding in the stomach or intestinal tract
- Vomiting blood
Ingestion of chocolate is an emergency for rabbits.
Rabbits are extremely sensitive to chocolate. If your rabbit ingests any form of the sweet, it can cause a toxic reaction and kill them.
If you suspect your rabbit has eaten some chocolate, there are symptoms that will indicate if they are poisoned: vomiting, diarrhea, shaking or seizures.
There’s a myth that white chocolate is safe for rabbits, but it still contains theobromine, so call your vet immediately if your rabbit eats it.
There’s a myth that white chocolate is safe for rabbits, but it still contains theobromine, so call your vet immediately if your rabbit eats it. White chocolate is made with cocoa butter, which means it still has a high enough concentration of methylxanthines to be toxic to the animals. The same goes for milk chocolate and dark chocolate: these types of chocolates also contain enough caffeine and theobromine to kill a vulnerable pet.
Chocolate is a deadly toxin to rabbits, even if they only eat a small amount.
Chocolate is a deadly toxin to rabbits, even if they only eat a small amount. A rabbit can die after eating just 1 ounce of chocolate. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to all pet mammals and birds. There is no known antidote for theobromine poisoning in rabbits or other pets; therefore it’s important not to give your rabbit any chocolate at all, even if it seems like a small amount or has been sitting on the shelf for years.
Chocolate toxicity is an emergency situation that requires immediate veterinary care if you suspect your rabbit has eaten some!