Locoweed
Astragalus
No—rabbits should never eat locoweed. These swainsonine-bearing plants can cause serious neurologic harm after browsing. Keep pasture plants and unknown yard clippings out of hutches and exercise pens.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Crazyweed, swainsonine plants (Oxytropis, Astragalus, Swainsona species)
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Is Locoweed item toxic?
Yes. Plants containing swainsonine (locoweed) are extremely toxic; small pets are at high risk after ingestion, and symptoms can worsen quickly.
Should I feed my pet Locoweed?
No. Do not allow rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas access to locoweed or unknown pasture clippings.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. Suspected ingestion is an emergency—call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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