Is crocus toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is crocus toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Crocus is toxic to rabbits. A spring bulb in the same risky group as daffodils and tulips. The corm (the underground bulb) is the most toxic part and causes drooling, gut upset and a rabbit going off its food. Important: this is the milder spring crocus; the autumn crocus is far deadlier (see its own entry). 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.

Crocus (spring crocus)

Best avoided

A spring bulb in the same risky group as daffodils and tulips. The corm (the underground bulb) is the most toxic part and causes drooling, gut upset and a rabbit going off its food. Important: this is the milder spring crocus; the autumn crocus is far deadlier (see its own entry).

How much: Never feed. Keep corms and planted beds out of reach.

If your bunny has already eaten this, call your exotic vet now.

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Source: RWAF · Sacramento House Rabbit Society

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