Wild Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Do not feed wild parsnip to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. This roadside plant looks like an overgrown carrot, but the sap can burn skin on contact and swallowing any part can make a small pet seriously ill. Keep foraging pets away from unmaintained patches and yard waste that might contain it.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Meadow parsnip, cow parsnip look-alike, wild Pastinaca
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Is Wild Parsnip item toxic?
Yes. Wild parsnip sap is phototoxic and can cause skin burns; ingesting roots or greens can seriously sicken rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
Should I feed my pet Wild Parsnip?
No. Do not feed wild parsnip to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet touched or ate wild parsnip, wash exposed skin and contact your veterinarian.
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