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Harmful Primrose for rabbits—skip this plant entirely.

Primrose

Primula vulgaris

Primrose blooms early in spring across Europe, northwestern Africa, and parts of Asia. It has deeply wrinkled leaves and soft yellow or cream flowers with five or six heart-shaped petals. The plant is not safe for small pets: chewing leaves or flowers can cause gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, choking, or abdominal pain in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Keep garden primrose and potted plants out of reach, and call your vet if your pet eats any part of the plant.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: English primrose, Primula vulgaris, common primrose

Primrose is a flowering plant found in Europe, northwestern Africa, and parts of Asia that blooms in early spring. The leaves are deeply wrinkled and the flowers are a soft yellow or cream color with 5 or 6 heart shaped petals.

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Is Primrose item toxic?

Yes. Primrose can cause gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and mouth irritation in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas if they eat leaves or flowers.

Should I feed my pet Primrose?

No. Do not feed primrose to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate primrose, contact your veterinarian if you see drooling, diarrhea, or reduced appetite.

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