Plants dangerous to gerbils

10 plants to keep away from gerbils

• Onion, garlic & chives

  Severe

  Damage red blood cells, causing anemia.

• Rhubarb leaves

  Severe

  Oxalic acid causes kidney damage and tremors.

• Avocado (leaves, pit, skin)

  Severe

  Persin causes heart damage and respiratory distress.

• Lilies (true lilies & daylilies)

  Severe

  Acute kidney failure; even pollen or vase water can be fatal.

• Azalea & rhododendron

  Severe

  Grayanotoxins cause vomiting, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm.

• Tomato plant (leaves & stems)

  Moderate

  Solanine causes digestive upset and weakness.

• Potato (green parts & sprouts)

  Moderate

  Solanine causes vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

• Citrus (lemon, lime) leaves & peel

  Moderate

  Essential oils cause vomiting and skin irritation.

• Daffodil

  Moderate

  Bulbs cause vomiting, drooling and, in large amounts, heart problems.

• English ivy

  Moderate

  Saponins cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

General information only, not veterinary advice. Toxicity varies with the amount eaten and the animal's size.