Jonquil
Narcissus jonquilla
No—rabbits should not eat jonquil. Bulbs, leaves, and flowers contain lycorine that can cause severe nausea and gut pain. Keep rush daffodils and other Narcissus plants out of reach of rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Jonquils look like small clustered daffodils with yellow or white blooms. Well-fed rabbits often leave them alone, but one curious nibble is still enough to make a pet sick—so treat the whole plant as off-limits.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Jonquil, rush daffodil, Narcissus jonquilla
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Is Jonquil item toxic?
Yes. Jonquils and other Narcissus species contain lycorine and related alkaloids. In rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas they can cause drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain, and serious GI upset. Do not offer bulbs, leaves, or flowers.
Should I feed my pet Jonquil?
No. Do not feed jonquil to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate any part of a jonquil, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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