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Day Lily: unsafe for rabbits—remove it from browse areas.

Day Lily

Hemerocallis spp.

Day lilies look pretty with their long skinny stems that branch out up top to show off big open flowers with six petals. They come in colors such as orange yellow purple pink or white, and sometimes even have interesting patterns on them. But they're not actual lilies.

Though they seem harmless, these plants have toxic stuff inside that could make your rabbit really sick if it eats any—like causing bad stomach pain or vomiting. If your rabbit is eating a good balanced diet, most will stay away from them. Still it's a smart move to keep the plants out of reach.

Remember don't feed day lilies to your pet, since even a tiny bite might leave them quite unwell.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Daylily (not a true Lilium)

These flowers are not true lilies but do resemble them. Day lilies have long skinny stems that fork at the top to produce beautiful 6 petalled wide-open flowers. They can be found in a variety of colors like orange, yellow, purple, pink, white, and so on, and may have variable patterns on their petals.

Often Mistaken For

Is Day Lily item toxic?

Yes. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing nausea, GI pain, and weakness—avoid feeding any part.

Should I feed my pet Day Lily?

No. Do not feed daylily flowers, leaves, or shoots to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate daylily, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.

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