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Dangerous Laurel Cherry for bunnies—do not feed.

Laurel Cherry

Prunus laurocerasus

No—rabbits should not eat laurel cherry (cherry laurel). This evergreen hedge plant can release cyanide-like compounds from leaves, flowers, and berries. Keep rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas away, and call a vet or poison hotline if they chew any part.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Cherry laurel, English laurel (not bay laurel)

Cherry Laurel is used as hedging or bordering a perimeter. They are an evergreen shrub with tough dark green leaves with clusters of cream colored flowers, and grow small dark purple berries.

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Is Laurel Cherry item toxic?

Yes. Cherry laurel contains cyanogenic compounds that can release cyanide and severely harm rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing breathing trouble, mouth pain, and GI distress.

Should I feed my pet Laurel Cherry?

No. Do not feed laurel cherry (cherry laurel) leaves, flowers, or berries to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate cherry laurel, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.

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