Peyote

Peyote Photo
Category
Outdoor Plants
Health Rating
Poisonous
Latin Name
Lophophora williamsii

Description

Peyote is a small, spineless cactus native to Mexico and southern Texas. It’s known for its psychoactive properties containing mescaline and is used for medicinal, ritualistic, and cultural reasons. They are circular in shape and often grow in clusters.

For Your Pet

There is no strong evidence short-term peyote exposure is dangerous to humans, however this is not the case with some animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and more. Psychoactive or hallucinogens can harm small pets because they can cause changes in heart rate and body heat, disorientation, anxiety, and ataxia.

Warning

Do not feed your pet peyote as it can cause serious illness or injury.

Resources

If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.

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