What are some Animal safe (or homemade) glue / adhesives?

Question

I'm making rabbit toys and I know that you can use honey/peanut butter as "glue", but I'm not too sure since they are thick (and peanut butter is made with nuts, something a rabbit shouldn't eat) and will smell (not too sure about honey). Do you know any homemade or store bought glue that is animal safe when they eat it? 

(If it is homemade, how to you make it?)

Thank you.

marnibrown1 · Accepted Answer

Try these recipes... they are people and animal safe:  smile

Homemade Glue Recipe
This is a very basic glue but works. Simply mix water and flour together until you have a paste that is the consistency of pancake batter. Heat on low for 5 minutes. You can add color (food coloring) or flavors to it.

This recipe is non-toxic but it does take awhile to dry. 

Here is another Glue Recipe

1 cup tapioca starch
4 Tablespoons of sugar
2 cups of cold water

Mix starch, water and sugar in a sauce pan until all ingredients are dissolved. Stir over medium heat until it forms a paste. This mixture should be stored in an airtight container that just fits the amount that you have left.

Anonymous · Answer

None of the above. Elmers and wood glue aren't toxic, but they are water soluble. As soon as they get wet, they'll fall apart. Hot glue won't hold up to the weight of the water and will become brittle and break. Get silicone aquarium sealant. It's cheap at Walmart. $2 for a big tube.

raspberryswirrrl · Answer

just buy a non-toxic glue from the store. any glue that is non-toxic will have it written on the packaging.

most animals will try to eat any home made glue, hence destroy the toy.
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Anonymous · Answer

Gorilla glue. It is made from authentic gorilla parts and is perfecly safe for animals. I use it in tea as a sweetener if I am out of honey.

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What are some Animal safe (or homemade) glue / adhesives?

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