Death Camas
Zigadenus venenosus
No—rabbits should not eat death camas. Steroidal alkaloids in the bulbs and grass-like leaves can trigger weakness, heart rhythm problems, and death.
Death camas is a toxic perennial that can reach about two and a half feet tall, with creamy white flower spikes. The bulbs especially look like small onions or other safe greens, so fenced hay-fed rabbits are safer than free-roaming forage experiments.
If your pet chewed unknown white-flowered pasture plants, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Meadow death camas, Toxicoscordion, zigadenus (older genus names appear in field guides)
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Is Death Camas item toxic?
Yes. Death camas contains steroidal alkaloids that disrupt the heart and nervous system in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other animals. Bulbs and leaves resemble edible grasses or wild onions, which raises mistaken-foraging risk.
Should I feed my pet Death Camas?
No. Do not feed death camas to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet grazed unknown white-flowered pasture plants, assume risk until identified—contact your veterinarian immediately if any chewing occurred.
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