Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Tansy is a flowering plant with bright yellow-orange blooms that look like little buttons, red stems, and leaves that alternate up the stem. It is native to Eurasia but shows up in many places now. People have used it in traditional medicine, in the kitchen, and as an insect repellent.
For pets, tansy is trouble: oils in the plant can cause blisters or a rash on contact. If they eat it, those same oils can upset a sensitive digestive tract. Keep tansy away from rabbits and other small pets, and call your vet if they touched or ate any.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Common tansy, golden buttons, bitter buttons, cow bitter
Often Mistaken For
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Is Tansy item toxic?
Yes. Tansy contains volatile oils that can cause skin blistering on contact and serious digestive upset if eaten by rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
Should I feed my pet Tansy?
No. Do not feed tansy to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet touched or ate tansy, watch for drooling, diarrhea, or lethargy and contact your veterinarian.
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