Fruit Is a Tasty Treat
Fruits like apples, bananas, and berries are a treat because of their high sugar content. Bunny may ask for fruit often, but limit this type of food to once or twice a week, and keep portion sizes small.
Carrots are also high in sugar and should be considered a treat as well. Remember, too many sweets will cause your rabbit to become obese and can cause soft stools and diarrhea, and dental problems, potentially causing long-term health problems.
Offering fruit as a treat once or twice a week is fine, but needs to be limited to very small piece: one grape (cut in half), 1/4” slice of banana, a 1-inch cube of apple or carrot, etc. Overfeeding your rabbit fruits is not worth the risk. Vet bills pile up due to intestinal problems that result from too much sugar intake.
Rabbit-Safe Fruits (in small portions):
Apple (no seeds)
Banana
Blueberries
Melon
Papaya
Peach (no pit)
Pear (no seeds)
Pineapple
Raspberries
Rosehips
Strawberries
Dangerous/Poisonous foods for your rabbit
- Chocolate
- Baked goods
- Crackers
- Breakfast cereals
- Bread
- Pasta
- Yogurt drops (even if they are sold for rabbits)
- Candy or “human treats”
- Packaged dairy or seed based pet store treats
- Bulb flowers
- Nightshade leaves (including tomato)
- Onions
- Garlic
- Spicy peppers
- Anything containing essential oils
