Is sweet pea toxic to rabbits?

Q: Is sweet pea toxic to rabbits?

Yes, Sweet pea is toxic to rabbits. Ornamental sweet pea is unrelated to edible peas and is toxic, containing lathyrogens that can cause neurological damage and paralysis. Do not confuse with edible snow or sugar snap peas. Source: House Rabbit Society.

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Sweet pea (ornamental)

Best avoided

Ornamental sweet pea is unrelated to edible peas and is toxic, containing lathyrogens that can cause neurological damage and paralysis. Do not confuse with edible snow or sugar snap peas.

How much: Never feed ornamental sweet pea.

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

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Source: House Rabbit Society

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