Monkshood
Aconitum napellus
No—rabbits should not eat monkshood (wolfsbane). Tiny amounts of Aconitum can disturb heart rhythm, cause seizures, and stop breathing. Keep this mountain wildflower far from rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Wolfsbane, aconite, helmet flower
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Is Monkshood item toxic?
Yes. Aconitine and related alkaloids cause numbness, vomiting, dangerous heart rhythms, seizures, and respiratory failure; tiny amounts can kill rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other pets.
Should I feed my pet Monkshood?
No. Do not feed monkshood (Aconitum) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate any part, seek emergency veterinary care and call a pet poison hotline.
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