Is lily of the valley toxic to rabbits?
Why it is a problem
- Merck's list of plants harmful to rabbits puts lily of the valley under toxic, do not feed. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
- The RSPCA reports cases of rabbit poisoning involving lily of the valley. Source: RSPCA
Sources
Merck Veterinary Manual: Table: Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits (opens in a new tab)
“Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits … Toxic-Do Not Feed … Lily of the valley”
RSPCA: Rabbit poisoning (opens in a new tab)
“Other cases of poisoning in rabbits have included common household and garden plants such as species of lily, clematis, rhododendron and lily of the valley.”
Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund: Rabbit-friendly gardens (opens in a new tab)
“those you are most likely to encounter and are most toxic are: Aconitum (Monkshood), Azalea, Bluebells, Daffodil (bulbs), Daphne, Datura, Foxglove … Lily of the Valley”