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Keep Christmas Candle out of rabbit diets—it is poisonous.

Christmas Candle

Senna alata

No—rabbits should not eat Christmas candle (Senna alata). Leaves and flower spikes can cause nausea, diarrhea, or dehydration, and severe cases may have lasting effects. Keep garden or potted plants away from rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Candle bush, Emperor's candlesticks, candlestick plant, Senna alata

The Christmas Candle plant is easily recognized by its tall, fern-like leaves and striking gold and yellow flowers. These flowers are grouped in clusters on a single stem, which gives the plant its common name because it looks like a lighted candle. Some people use parts of this plant for medicinal purposes, such as an anti-fungal remedy or a laxative.

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Is Christmas Candle item toxic?

Yes. Christmas candle (Senna alata) is poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Ingestion can cause nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration; severe cases may have lasting effects. Do not offer any part of the plant.

Should I feed my pet Christmas Candle?

No. Do not feed Christmas candle (Senna alata) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate Christmas candle plant material, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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