Bull Nettle
Solanum carolinense
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Bull nettle, Carolina horsenettle, horse nettle
Bull nettle is a perennial with stiff stems branching from the center; the stems bear many small sticky hairs.
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Is Bull Nettle item toxic?
Yes. Bull nettle is harmful to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas and can cause severe illness or death after ingestion or heavy irritation from the hairs. Do not offer leaves, stems, flowers, or fruit.
Should I feed my pet Bull Nettle?
No. Do not feed bull nettle to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate bull nettle or seems distressed after contact, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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