Juniper
Juniperus spp.
No—rabbits should not eat juniper. Needles and berries carry irritating oils that can cause gut pain, kidney stress, and contact irritation. Skip branches, berries, and chew sticks from this evergreen for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Common juniper, cedar juniper (regional names vary)
Often Mistaken For
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Is Juniper item toxic?
Yes. Juniper needles and berries contain irritating oils and compounds that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing GI pain, kidney stress, and contact irritation.
Should I feed my pet Juniper?
No. Do not feed juniper branches or berries to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as chew wood or forage. If your pet ate juniper, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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