Christmas Cactus

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fiver & tenor

Young Bun

• Jan 5, 2008

• #1

I tried to post this in the edibles section, but it wouldn't let me.. so here it is!

Does anyone know if a christmas cactus houseplant is edible to bunnies or not. Just caught Tenor stealing some, and I cant find much info saying if its ok! I think it is, but wanted to check if anyone knew for sure!

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Julia123

Warren Veteran

• Jan 5, 2008

• #2

I'm not sure what a Christmas cactus is but poinsetta is very toxic :?

 

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Stralachlan

Warren Scout

• Jan 5, 2008

• #3

Well it hasnt killed my two yet, and they've managed to steal quite a bit in the past. The plant is now out of reach though. Which is not to say its edible if you get what I mean...

 

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Indiechic

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 5, 2008

• #4

Julia123 said:

I'm not sure what a Christmas cactus is but ponsetta is very toxic :?

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Bekkie's nibbles nibbled at her mums poinsetta and she was fine x

 

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Stralachlan

Warren Scout

• Jan 5, 2008

• #5

Ps In case anyone is wondering, a poinsetta is very different to a Christmas Cactus.

 

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fiver & tenor

Young Bun

• Jan 5, 2008

• #6

Thanks guys.. Its now out of reach, but she is being VERY determined to get at it!!
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StylinSteph

New Kit

• Jan 13, 2015

• #7

According to this link, answered by a vet:
http://www.justanswer.com/veterinary/5gzgl-rabbit-just-ate-christmas-cactus.html
It is toxic.

 

bunslave

Mama Doe

• Jan 13, 2015

• #8

Most houseplants are toxic and it's best if they and cut flowers in vases are kept well out of reach of bunny mouths :wave:

 

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clutterydrawer

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 13, 2015

• #9

This link says it's not toxic as such but can cause 'mechanical irritation' to the gut, causing diarrhea - which would be really problematic in rabbits. (Assuming that what you have is a Schlumbergera)

http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health...for-your-dog/are-holiday-plants-toxic-to.html


On a side note, if anyone *does* have a Poinsettia, which is a different lant entirely - it's not only poisonous to bunnies but to humans too. Don't get the sap on you unless you want a horrid skin reaction!

 

Mrs. Bunnykins

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 14, 2015

• #10

clutterydrawer said:

This link says it's not toxic as such but can cause 'mechanical irritation' to the gut, causing diarrhea - which would be really problematic in rabbits. (Assuming that what you have is a Schlumbergera)

http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health...for-your-dog/are-holiday-plants-toxic-to.html


On a side note, if anyone *does* have a Poinsettia, which is a different lant entirely - it's not only poisonous to bunnies but to humans too. Don't get the sap on you unless you want a horrid skin reaction!

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Blimey, I didn't know that about the sap. Thanks for the info.:thumb: