Can Rabbits Eat These?: Rabbit-Friendly Vegetables And Fruits

Good-quality Hay is a Rabbit’s best friend, it is and should be their main source of food intake (aside from daily fill of food pellets) after all. It comes to no surprise that vegetables play a huge role in a Rabbit’s diet too!—Some veggies are good, and others, not so. Special care and requirements can get a little tricky when planning out your Rabbit’s diet or introducing something new to your Rabbits.

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Many of us might not have the luxury of specially heading to the market to grab greens for our bunnies, but the least any Rabbit owner is able to do is consider the following list of commonly available vegetables and fruits the next time you are doing your grocery shopping J

So which vegetables and fruits can we feed our Rabbits?

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Every Rabbit and Pet is different, exercise precaution and not get too overly excited, a limit you’ve set yourself to feed i.e. 1 small piece of fruit should stay at 1 small piece— try as hard as you can not to buy into their adorable demeanor! Approach a trusted Veterinarian or Pet Nutritionist for an accurate guideline for dietary specifics as required for your own Rabbit. Being extra cautious is never harmful!

Rabbit Friendly Vegetables

This is a simple guide of go-to-vegetables that are easily obtainable at local markets and supermarkets. For an inexperienced or budding Rabbit owner, it may be inevitable to deem all vegetables Rabbit friendly at first— don’t be embarrassed about it! Be proud that you’re making the effort to do your research at least, and now all you gotta do is stick to it!

1. Asparagus

2. Broccoli — Inclusive of Leaves, and Purple Varieties

3. Pumpkin

4. Baby Corn — Not Full Size Ones

5. Brussel Sprouts

6. Cabbage — Introduce In Very Small Amounts

7. Carrots — High In Sugar, Feed with moderation

8. Cauliflower — Including leaves

9. Rocket (Arugula)

10. Celery — Including leaves

11. Watercress

12. Cucumber

13. Green bean

14. Snow Peas — Flat Peas In Pods

15. Capsicum — Bell Peppers: Red, Green and Yellow

16. Spinach — Occasional

Rabbit Friendly Fruits

It is absolutely important to know that fruits should not be in any way a main source of food for your Rabbits, due to their high sugar content. However, they can be given or used as occasional treat, preferably once or twice a week. Again, in very small amounts and with moderation.

We could stare at this all day. Just..too..adorable.

1. Strawberries

2. Raspberries

3. Apple

4. Melon (Honey Dew, Watermelon, Rock Melon)

5. Blackberries

6. Pineapple

7. Blueberries

8. Peach

9. Papaya

10. Pear

11. Banana (high in sugar, feed in very small amounts)

We are not sure if there are any types of Pets out there that do not like fruits— even Cats with their inability to taste sweetness are known to be huge fans of melons! The sight of your Pet(s) enjoying a treat is beyond satisfaction. 

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All greens and fruits should be fed in moderation and strict monitoring, usually, a safe method would be to introduce these food items to your Rabbits in small amounts. Bear in mind that a sudden change of diet can cause tummy upsets, and certain vegetables like cabbage is known to produce too much gas. If your Rabbit has diarrhoea or a bad reaction to any food source it would be advisable to stop feeding them those vegetables and consult a Veterinarian immediately to seek advice for an alternative nutritional supplement necessary for your Rabbits!

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