Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is a nutritious vegetable we recommend including in your daily meals especially when you can find it. Packed with vitamins and minerals it helps boost your overall health without needing much of it. Because its supply can be limited try picking some up at the market when its fresh to add to salads or soups.
Guideline: Limited Daily
Type: Vegetables
Other Names: True watercress, Nasturtium officinale (not garden nasturtium flowers)
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Is Watercress item toxic?
Clean, unsprayed watercress is not considered poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas in small portions. Wild watercress from contaminated water may carry parasites—source carefully.
Should I feed my pet Watercress?
Yes—in small daily portions for rabbits and guinea pigs, and only a little for chinchillas if they accept greens.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a small handful of leaves, not an unlimited pile. Wash well; avoid forage from roadside or unknown water sources. Use the calculator linked in this article so greens stay extras on top of hay.
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