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Never feed Spindleberry to rabbits; it is poisonous.

Spindleberry

Euonymus europaeus

Spindleberry is poisonous to small pets—do not offer the plant or berries. This deciduous shrub or small tree has red-pink four-lobed fruit and leaves that shift from green to yellow or reddish purple through the season.

The berries contain harmful glycosides. Fence off ornamental shrubs and pick up fallen fruit in yards your rabbit can reach.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Spindle, European spindle, Euonymus berries

Also known as spindle, spindleberry is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows between ten and twenty feet tall with leaves that change from green to yellow to reddish purple depending on the season. The berries have four lobes and are red and pink in color.

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Is Spindleberry item toxic?

Yes. Spindleberry berries contain glycosides that are toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and children if swallowed.

Should I feed my pet Spindleberry?

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

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If berries or stems were eaten, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.

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