Is celandine toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is celandine toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Celandine is toxic to rabbits. When chewed it releases an irritant (protoanemonin in lesser celandine; an acrid sap in greater celandine) that blisters and burns the mouth and irritates the gut. The bitter taste usually limits how much a rabbit eats, so it is mostly a mild mouth-and-tummy problem. Source: RWAF.

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

Celandine

Best avoided

When chewed it releases an irritant (protoanemonin in lesser celandine; an acrid sap in greater celandine) that blisters and burns the mouth and irritates the gut. The bitter taste usually limits how much a rabbit eats, so it is mostly a mild mouth-and-tummy problem.

How much: Never feed fresh celandine. Skip it when foraging.

Source: RWAF

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