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Dangerous Peony for bunnies—do not feed.

Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

Peony is a lovely flower that you can find growing in spots like Asia, Europe and some areas of North America. It has large lobed leaves and vibrant blooms in colors such as red pink purple yellow or white, which pop up around late spring. The thing is though peony can be poisonous to small pets like rabbits. If they munch on it the plant's paeonol might cause stomach issues diarrhea tremors or even an irregular heartbeat, and that could leave them pretty sick. So make sure your pet stays away from peony; it might lead to big problems or in worst cases be fatal.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Garden peony, Chinese peony, common peony

Peony or paeony is a genus of flowering plants native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. Most are herbaceous perennial plants, some are shrubs. All have deeply lobed leaves and flowers ranging in colors from red to pink, purple, yellow, and white which bloom in late spring.

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Is Peony item toxic?

Yes. Peonies contain paeonol and related compounds that are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, causing GI distress, tremors, and heart rhythm problems.

Should I feed my pet Peony?

No. Do not feed peony flowers, leaves, or roots to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate peony, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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