Holly - twigs and leaves. How unsafe ?

Barn Yard Bunnies · Aug 19, 2014

Mr Bennett is proving to be a cheeky devil in the garden and chewing everything. He chewed a brown Holly twig on Sunday so I brought him inside and he was fine. Today he took a few small bits out of a green fresh twig of Holly and kept trying to eat the leaves. He is back inside.

I have phoned my vets but they are unsure and said I best try to find out on google. I know some plants can be more risky than others so really worried now. Looks like he cannot go out until I can afford to buy panels or a barrier.

What about bamboo too ?

GrahamL · Aug 19, 2014

From a brief amount of research, i'd just keep an eye on him and encourage plenty of high fibre munching and water.

It seems most things like that, in very small amounts will cause nothing, but could cause mild gastrointestinal issues, hence what i suggested.

Have to say, not impressed by what your vet said...

Mrsmcarey · Aug 21, 2014

I used to have a small holly tree growing but casserole ate the whole thing and he is fine :thumb:

Barn Yard Bunnies · Aug 21, 2014

:shock: Naughty Casserole. Mr Bennett was fine so he had no ill effect although I haven't let him back out and strangely he hasn't want to go out either.

Gray it was the newish receptionist I spoke to. My vets are brilliant, especially with the help they gave me on rearguard and they always let me come straight up to surgery without an appointment every time I phone.

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