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Senna bean: unsafe for rabbits—remove it from browse areas.

Senna bean

Senna

Senna species are tropical legumes with paired leaves, bright yellow flowers, and bean-like pods. Every part of the plant—including the beans—can poison dogs, cats, rabbits, livestock, and other animals.

Eating senna can drop appetite, drain weight, strain the heart and liver, and in worst cases lead to collapse or death. Treat senna like any other toxic landscaping: fence it off and keep forage trays to hay-safe greens only.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Senna, cassia, wild senna

Senna is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family, mostly found in tropical areas but present worldwide. The leaves are often opposite and paired on the branch. The plant bears yellow flowers and legume pods that hold the beans.

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Is Senna bean item toxic?

Yes. All parts of senna plants, including beans and pods, are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Ingestion can cause appetite loss, weight loss, heart strain, liver damage, or death.

Should I feed my pet Senna bean?

No. Do not feed senna bean plants or pods to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate senna, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

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