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Is marsh marigold toxic to rabbits?

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

Marsh marigold (kingcup)

Best avoided

A buttercup-family plant of damp ground that releases an irritant oil (protoanemonin) when chewed, blistering the mouth and upsetting the gut. The acrid taste usually limits intake, so it is mostly a mild mouth-and-tummy problem, and it is far less of a worry once dried.

How much: Never feed fresh marsh marigold. Skip it when foraging near water.

Source: Sacramento House Rabbit Society · MediRabbit

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