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Poisonous Vetch: do not feed to rabbits!

Vetch

Vicia

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Flowers

Other Names: Common vetch, hairy vetch, tufted vetch

Vetch is a legume that is grown for stabilization in soil and as a winter cover crop. They have fern-like leaves and purple and white flowers that grow upward in a cluster.

Often Mistaken For

Is Vetch item toxic?

Yes. Vetch seeds and plants contain compounds including cyanogenic glycosides that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and livestock.

Should I feed my pet Vetch?

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

How much can I feed them?

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

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