Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
No—do not feed gerbera daisy to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Those big florist blooms (also called Transvaal, Barberton, or African daisy) are not small-pet food. Petals and leaves can upset digestion, and store bouquets often carry sprays, so keep pots and fallen flowers out of the pen. Unlimited grass hay stays the main meal.
This page covers Gerbera jamesonii, not English lawn daisy. For common lawn daisy (Bellis perennis), see our daisy guide.
Guideline: Never Feed
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Gerber daisy, Transvaal daisy, African daisy, Barberton daisy, veldt daisy, Gerbera jamesonii
Often Mistaken For
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Is Gerbera Daisy item toxic?
Not classified as a classic poison for dogs and cats (ASPCA lists Gerbera jamesonii as non-toxic to those species), but gerbera daisy is not rabbit food. Safer bias is never feed for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas—digestive upset risk plus common florist sprays. Do not offer petals, leaves, or stems.
Should I feed my pet Gerbera Daisy?
No. Do not feed gerbera daisy to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer any part of the plant. If your pet chewed florist or sprayed gerbera, contact your veterinarian.
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