What human foods can rabbits eat?
Oct 22, 2019
Check out our list of 15 foods that you should never feed your rabbit:
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Mar 17, 2017
Fresh, clean drinking water and good quality hay and grass should make up the majority of your rabbits' diet. A rabbit's digestive system needs hay or grass to function properly so a healthy supply is extremely important. You can supplement with leafy greens and a small amount of pellets.
Apples are Safe for Rabbits. Veterinarians agree that apples of all varieties and colors are a good addition to your rabbit's diet. Red Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith are the varieties that you're most likely to find in your local produce section, and all of them are safe for rabbits.
When you're considering what to feed your bunny, you may wonder: can I feed my rabbit a banana? The short answer is yes, rabbits can eat bananas. Just like other fruits and vegetables, rabbits love to eat bananas. You can even feed your rabbit the banana peel, but make sure you wash it first.
Rabbits should not eat cheese. You should not feed cheese to bunnies, because cheese is high in fats with no fibre – while rabbits need food (like grass) low in fats with lots of fibre. Dairy products like cheese also contain lactose, which rabbits can't digest.
Rabbits should not eat bread. You should not feed bread to bunnies because it has the wrong balance of starch, fibre and other nutrients for their guts. Giving rabbits too much bread could lead to serious, even fatal gut problems like GI stasis.
Not only is popcorn unsafe for rabbits to eat, but all forms of corn are bad for rabbits. Popcorn can pose a choking hazard in smaller rabbits, as well as health issues in rabbits of all sizes. Being indigestible to rabbits, popcorn can cause impaction and gastrointestinal stasis.
The occasional five pieces of Cheerios is fine, but serving your pet rabbit a bowlful of Cheerios can have unpleasant effects. When taking care of pet rabbits, it is important to remember that their diet should always consist of hay, green leafy vegetables and rabbit pellets.
Sugary fruits such as bananas and grapes should be used only sparingly, as occasional treats. Bunnies have a sweet tooth and if left to their own devices will devour sugary foods to the exclusion of healthful ones.
Tomatoes Are Okay to Feed to Your Rabbit — In Small Quantities. The good news is that in small quantities, tomatoes are okay to feed your rabbit. A healthy rabbit will eat a mix of hay, vegetables, and pellets, with fruit added a few times per week. Tomatoes make a great occasional snack or treat for your rabbit.
Yes, you can give rabbits raspberries.
Summary: Rabbits can have ripe, clean mango in moderation. Too much mango can cause a bunch of health problems for your bunny.
Mint is generally well-tolerated by rabbits. Fresh mint has a beneficial balance of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The significant levels of vitamin A, potassium, and iron help boost your rabbit's nutrition. Mint can aid in your rabbit's digestion.
Rabbits are ok with eating very small amounts of kiwi. You can serve him but only as a treat. There is no toxicity in it no matter the type of the kiwi, hardy or “regular” fuzzy kiwi. And because of that kiwi will not cause kidney or liver failure.
Rabbits can eat apricots safely (but don't give them the kernel/stone). A maximum portion for a 6lb adult rabbit is about 1/3 of an apricot (without the stone). However, avoid giving rabbits the stone, or kernel. Similar to apple seeds, the kernel contains amygdalin, which breaks down into cyanide.
Foods that are notorious for causing rabbit GI problems when fed improperly are grains of any kind and legumes (beans, peas, etc). Even starchy root vegetables and fruits if fed to excess with their high load of sugars and starch could be a problem and should only be fed as a very small part of the diet.
Can Rabbits Eat Banana Chips? Since banana chips are basically dried, crisp bananas, it's OK to share them with your bunny. The “feed small amounts” rule still applies – one or two banana chips will do. Also, double-check the label to be sure that there's no added sugar or preservatives.
Latin: Prunus Dulcis. For Your Pet: You should not give your rabbit almonds because it will make them sick. Warning: Almonds will make your rabbit sick, therefore do not feed it to them.