India Rubber
Category
Outdoor Plants
Health Rating
Poisonous
Latin Name
Ficus elastica
Description
Indian or India Rubber is a common name for the natural rubber that is produced from certain trees in the sap. The latex produced from the sap is refined to a rubber. These rubber trees are native to South America and India.
For Your Pet
The latex sap from the rubber trees can be deadly to your small pet. Along with severe skin inflammation and burning, serious digestive issues can occur and death is probable in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small animals.
Warning
Do not feed your pet India Rubber as it can cause serious illness and injury.
Resources
If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.
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