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RUSSEL and GERTY's Guide to Dangerous Plants

Feeding plants to your Rabbits and Guinea Pigs adds variety and more interest to their diets. These plants provide essential nutrients such as fibre, protein, vitamins and other substances that are essential to the animal's health.

HOWEVER SOME PLANTS CAN BE VERY HARMFUL TO SMALL ANIMALS IF EATEN, CUASING ILLNESS, DISTRESS, DISCOMFORT AND POTENTIALLY - DEATH.

If you are in any doubt, do not feed the plant to your small animal, as many plants that are safe to eat look very similar in appearance to ones that are harmful.

If your Rabbit or Guinea Pig becomes ill after being in the garden or after being fed plants, and you suspect poisoning; a vet should be consulted immediately.

If you would like more detialed information on plants that are dangerous for small animals, a free leaflet is available which contains the above illustrations, a complete list of harmful plants, and the effects that such plants have on small animals when eaten.

To obtain a leaflet ask your local retialer or vet for detials; or contact us on (023) 9236 9000

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