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Poisonous Dutchman's Breeches: do not feed to rabbits!

Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria

No—do not feed Dutchman's breeches to rabbits. These wildflowers look like tiny upside-down pants, but isoquinoline alkaloids can cause vomiting, tremors, seizures, or trouble breathing.

Keep flowers, stems, and leaves out of browse areas. If your rabbit ate any part, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Little blue staggers, white heart flower

These flowers resemble their name- Dutchman's Breeches. They are a combination of shades of white, light pink and yellow, and when bloomed, look like trousers hanging upside down located above the leaves. The leaves are a dark green with slits breaking apart sections on each leaf.

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Is Dutchman's Breeches item toxic?

Yes. Dutchman's breeches is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Isoquinoline alkaloids can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and trouble breathing. Do not offer flowers, stems, or leaves.

Should I feed my pet Dutchman's Breeches?

No. Do not feed Dutchman's breeches to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate Dutchman's breeches, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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