Ingested eucalyptus

[Rhinelander]

Is it ok for my rabbit to ingest dried eucalyptus leaves? Is it bad? Are there any medicinal properties for rabbits?

 

[Azerane]

Rabbits should not have eucalyptus leaves, fresh or dry I believe. As the eucalyptus oils are toxic.

 

[Imbrium]

It doesn't seem to be on most unsafe lists (or any safe lists)... however, I did find it on one, as well as a couple other sources suggesting the oils in the leaves are unsafe.

I feel pretty bad now that I didn't even think to check when I ordered fresh eucalyptus leaves and branches for my sugar gliders! Nala and Gaz got some of the larger branches (but no leaves) and were fine... but in retrospect, I shouldn't have risked it. It seems eucalyptus is an evergreen, and those kinds of trees tend to be unsafe as a general rule.

 

[Rhinelander]

Thanks for the great info