Ranunculus
Ranunculus
Do not feed ranunculus (buttercups) to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. These flowering plants have glossy leaves and layered petals in white, yellow, or pink. They taste bitter, but chewing them can still blister the mouth and cause bloody stool and severe stomach illness. Keep bouquets and garden beds out of reach.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Buttercup, Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus
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Is Ranunculus item toxic?
Yes. Ranunculus (buttercup) plants contain irritants that can blister the mouth and cause bloody stool and severe GI illness in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Should I feed my pet Ranunculus?
No. Do not feed ranunculus or buttercups to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed ranunculus, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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