Can rabbits eat potatoes?
The RSPCA lists potatoes, raw or cooked, among foods rabbits shouldn’t eat. Merck lists potato eyes, new shoots and green parts as toxic.
Good to know: The potato plant is poisonous too (RWAF).
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Questions
Can guinea pigs eat potatoes?
No – toxic. The Swiss animal welfare society says potatoes are poisonous to guinea pigs, and the Royal Veterinary College lists them among poisonous plants.
Sources
- RSPCA – What to feed rabbits
- Merck Veterinary Manual (Pet Owner Version) – Diet for Rabbits
- RWAF – Plants Poisonous to Rabbits
Last checked: October 2026