Ragwort
Senecio jacobaea
Do not feed ragwort to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. This weedy plant has smelly, feathery leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It contains liver toxins that can cause serious illness or death. Bees visit it, but it is unsafe for grazing pets—remove it from yards and keep animals away.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Stinking willie, benweed, tansy ragwort
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Is Ragwort item toxic?
Yes. Ragwort contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver and can kill rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, and cattle. A bitter taste does not make it safe.
Should I feed my pet Ragwort?
No. Do not feed ragwort to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate ragwort, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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