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Is st john's wort 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.

St John's wort

Best avoided

Holds hypericin, a pigment that makes the skin react badly to sunlight. After a rabbit eats it, pale, exposed skin (ears, eyelids, nose) can redden, blister and become sore in the sun. The harm builds with sun exposure rather than being a sudden poisoning.

How much: Never feed. Keep it off the foraging list.

Source: Sacramento House Rabbit Society

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