Poppy
Papaver
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Opium poppy, corn poppy, remembrance poppy
Poppies are herbaceous flowering plants often grown for their bright and colorful flowers as well as symbols of remembrance. Although poppies can vary, many species have thin, brightly colored showy petals that die shortly after flowering. Colors of these flowers vary from white and purple to orange, yellow, and red. Poppies can also be cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses.
Often Mistaken For
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Is Poppy item toxic?
Yes. Alkaloids in poppy plants can cause tremors, respiratory distress, convulsions, and death in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas if they eat flowers, seeds, or stems.
Should I feed my pet Poppy?
No. Do not feed poppies or dropped petals to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate poppy plant material, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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