Is anemone toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is anemone toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Anemone is toxic to rabbits. A buttercup-family flower that releases an irritant oil (protoanemonin) when chewed. It blisters and burns the lips and mouth and irritates the gut, so a rabbit drools and stops eating. Generally mild, and much less of a problem once the plant is dried. Source: Sacramento House Rabbit Society.

A sourced answer from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance. If your bunny has chewed this plant, call your exotic vet right away.

Anemone (windflower)

Best avoided

A buttercup-family flower that releases an irritant oil (protoanemonin) when chewed. It blisters and burns the lips and mouth and irritates the gut, so a rabbit drools and stops eating. Generally mild, and much less of a problem once the plant is dried.

How much: Never feed fresh anemone. Keep garden and cut anemones away from rabbits.

Source: Sacramento House Rabbit Society · MediRabbit

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