Vinca
Vinca
Vinca, or periwinkle as it's sometimes called, makes for a nice groundcover plant with its smooth green leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in a soft blue-purple hue. Folks use it in gardens to spread out and fill empty spots, but it can grow too aggressively and crowd other plants. On the downside every part of vinca contains harmful chemicals that make it poisonous, and these can seriously upset pets if they get into it. So make sure you keep your furry friends well away, and never let them chew on any of it.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Periwinkle, common periwinkle, creeping myrtle
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Is Vinca item toxic?
Yes. All parts of vinca contain toxic alkaloids that can seriously harm rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas if ingested.
Should I feed my pet Vinca?
No. Do not feed vinca to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate vinca, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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