Milkweed
Asclepias spp.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Butterfly weed, common milkweed (species vary)
Milkweeds are herbaceous flowering plants with long, skinny leaves, clusters of tiny flowers varying in color, and white latex sap.
Often Mistaken For
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Is Milkweed item toxic?
Yes. Milkweeds contain latex and cardioactive compounds that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing mouth burns, choking, and severe GI signs.
Should I feed my pet Milkweed?
No. Do not feed milkweed leaves, flowers, or sap to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as forage. If your pet chewed milkweed or got sap in the mouth, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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