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Never feed Calico Bush to rabbits; it is poisonous.

Calico Bush

Kalmia latifolia

No—do not feed calico bush (mountain laurel) to rabbits. The shrub’s flowers, leaves, and prunings are poisonous and can cause severe illness or worse, so keep browsing pets away from yard clippings and call a vet or poison hotline if they ate any.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Calico bush, mountain laurel, spoonwood

Also known as mountain laurel is a white flower with pink/red dots on the petals. You can also find the flower in bright pink. This plant grows from a bush usually found in the eastern United States

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Is Calico Bush item toxic?

Yes. Calico bush (mountain laurel) is poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas and can cause severe illness or death. Do not offer flowers, leaves, or prunings.

Should I feed my pet Calico Bush?

No. Do not feed calico bush to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate calico bush, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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