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Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Rhododendrons are shrubs and small trees with showy flower clusters in white, pink, red, and purple. They are poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas—every part of the plant counts. Even a small bite can cause serious illness. Keep pets away from garden beds, dropped blooms, and pruned clippings.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Rhodo, rhododendron bush, azalea relative

Rhododendron is a large genus of shrubs and small trees found mainly in Asia, but it is also widespread throughout the United States. Most species in the rhododendron genus bloom in late winter to early spring. These plants can vary in size, whether they are evergreen or deciduous, and colors; however, they usually have large clusters of flowers. The flowers tend to look the same but range in colors from white to pink, red, purple, and so on.

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Is Rhododendron item toxic?

Yes. All parts of rhododendron are unsafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Grayanotoxins can cause drooling, weakness, vomiting, heart rhythm changes, coma, and death.

Should I feed my pet Rhododendron?

No. Do not feed rhododendron leaves, flowers, stems, 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 rhododendron, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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