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Rabbits should not touch Oxalis; toxic plant.

Oxalis

Oxalis spp.

No—rabbits should not eat oxalis (wood sorrel). Soluble oxalates in this shamrock-like plant can cause diarrhea, lethargy, kidney injury, and worse for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Keep yard and house plants in this genus out of reach. If your pet chewed oxalis, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Wood sorrel, shamrock plant, sourgrass

Also known as wood sorrels, oxalis is a genus of flowering plants that can be found throughout most of the world. The leaves look similar to shamrocks or clovers except larger, and the flowers are deeply veined, ranging in various colors from white to purple, pink, yellow, and so on.

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Is Oxalis item toxic?

Yes. Oxalis contains soluble oxalates that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing diarrhea, lethargy, kidney injury, and worse in large exposures.

Should I feed my pet Oxalis?

No. Do not feed oxalis (wood sorrel) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

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

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