Please help - bunny ate birds of paradise leaves

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- 10/17/2021 at 12:16 PM
  achai
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  Help! My Holland lop ate 3-4 leaves from my birds of paradise house plant last night around 11pm. It’s been about 12 hours now and he hasn’t shown any signs/symptoms of poison. I’m worried that the plant might be toxic to him. Has anyone experienced this before? It’s the birds of paradise indoor hours plant (not the flower).
- 10/17/2021 at 12:22 PM
  Bam
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  Frances Harcourt Brown says acute plant poisoning usually manifests with symptoms within 6 hours sfter ingestion. If your rabbits havent shown any signs of poisoning after 12 hours, you should be in the clear. From what I can find, Strelizia (bird of paradise) isnt very poisonous.
  
  Of course keep a close eye on appetite and poop, encourage hay-eating (f ex by hand feeding and/or by placing small piles of hay in several places around the bun’s living area).
- 10/17/2021 at 3:34 PM
  LBJ10
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  I agree. If it has been this long, then you are likely in the clear. Bunnies have been known to nibble on so-called toxic plants and have no ill effects. This isn’t to say they can’t be poisoned, but it doesn’t seem to happen very often.
- 10/17/2021 at 4:24 PM
  achai
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  Thanks for the responses! It’s been 17 hours or so and still no signs or symptoms of poisoning which is good. Really appreciate the comments as I’m a first time rabbit owner 🙂
- 10/18/2021 at 10:14 AM
  DanaNM
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  Glad he seems to be doing fine!
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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