False Hellebore
Veratrum viride
No—rabbits should not eat false hellebore. Every part of this tall Veratrum plant carries steroidal alkaloids that can disrupt the heart and breathing. Keep it out of browse areas, and get emergency vet help if your pet took a bite.
False hellebore can grow up to about six and a half feet, with heavily ribbed pointed leaves, fine hairs underneath, and clusters of green or white flowers above the foliage. It is not a forage plant for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Green hellebore, Indian poke, Veratrum viride
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Is False Hellebore item toxic?
Yes. All parts of false hellebore contain steroidal alkaloids that are highly dangerous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas and can affect the heart and breathing.
Should I feed my pet False Hellebore?
No. Do not feed false hellebore to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate false hellebore, seek emergency veterinary care and call a pet poison hotline.
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