Sweetheart Ivy
Hoya kerrii
Sweetheart ivy on this page is Hoya kerrii—the houseplant with thick, waxy, heart-shaped leaves—not English ivy on a fence. People sometimes mix up the names, but for your rabbit the rule is the same: do not offer it. Chewing the leaves or sap can irritate the mouth and digestive tract and may cause diarrhea or bleeding, so keep pots and trailing stems out of reach and call your vet if your pet ate any.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Hoya kerrii, valentine hoya, sweetheart plant, wax plant heart leaf
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Is Sweetheart Ivy item toxic?
Yes. Sweetheart ivy (Hoya kerrii) is not safe for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Chewing leaves or sap can irritate the mouth and digestive tract and may cause diarrhea or worse.
Should I feed my pet Sweetheart Ivy?
No. Do not feed sweetheart ivy to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed Hoya leaves or sap, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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