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Dangerous Lady Slipper Orchid for bunnies—do not feed.

Lady Slipper Orchid

Cypripedium

No—rabbits should not eat lady slipper orchids. These pouch-shaped flowers are toxic and can cause mouth irritation and serious stomach upset. Keep pots and bouquets away from rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Slipper orchid, Cypripedium, moccasin flower

Also known as slipper orchids, lady slipper orchids are a subfamily of orchids with a slipper shaped pouch and two petals on the side. The pouch on the bottom of the flower traps insects in order to make them climb through the flower while collecting or depositing pollen, while fertilizing the flower. This plant is not carnivorous, just a tactic to pollinate.

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Is Lady Slipper Orchid item toxic?

Yes. Lady slipper orchids are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Ingestion can cause oral irritation, drooling, and serious GI upset. Treat unknown orchid greenery as unsafe.

Should I feed my pet Lady Slipper Orchid?

No. Do not feed lady slipper orchids to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate orchid tissue, contact your veterinarian.

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