Yes, rabbits can eat strawberries as a treat. Two tablespoons of sliced strawberries are the perfect quantity for a treat. As they’re a treat you should only give them around once to twice per week.
Don’t be alarmed when it looks like blood is dripping from your rabbit’s mouth after eating strawberries – it’s normal! Because of the red juices, the fur around your rabbit’s mouth can stain. Carefully clean it if you can so their fur doesn’t get matted.
Yes, rabbits can eat kiwi, but only in small amounts. Kiwi should be a treat that’s only given to your rabbit at most twice per week. The perfect serving of kiwi is one teaspoon for every two pounds of your rabbit’s body weight.
Although kiwi has a bunch of benefits for your rabbit, there are a lot of potential risks – particularly from overeating kiwi. It’s extra important to follow guidelines for how much kiwi your rabbit can have.
Yes, rabbits can eat figs as a special treat. Figs have high fiber content and several useful vitamins however, it also has very high levels of sugar and acid. As such, you should only feed your rabbit a tablespoon of fig, no more than twice in one week.
No, your rabbit should not be given eggs (of any sort) to eat. Your rabbit is a herbivore (i.e. they eat plants) so their sensitive stomach isn’t equipped to digest eggs.
Wild rabbits instinctively know to avoid eggs, but tame pet rabbits may not know the difference and may be willing to take a bite. Try and prevent your rabbit from eating eggs.
Generally, you should avoid giving your rabbit dairy or any animal by-products. Your rabbit will be far healthier and happier eating hay and green vegetables than an egg.
Yes, dragon fruit makes a delicious and nutritious snack for your rabbit. It is high in vitamins, oxidants, and fiber which make it easy for a rabbit to digest.
Remember to remove the outer skin and only give your rabbit moderate portions for a treat. Too much of this can cause issues for your rabbit’s gut.
No, you should not feed your rabbit Doritos. Some human foods are safe to share with your furry friend, but Doritos are not one of them. The best types of human food for your rabbit should come from the vegetable food group.
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No, rabbits shouldn’t eat any type of dog food. Rabbits need a plant-based diet (as they’re herbivores) and dogs are carnivores (meat-eating). As a result, rabbits and dogs require a totally different type of food to get all the nutrients they need.
The same goes for dogs eating rabbit food. Try to keep your pet’s food separate to avoid any crossovers. Dogs require carbohydrates and proteins while rabbits need fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eating the wrong sort of food can cause digestive issues for the pet.
Yes, rabbits can eat dandelions – they make a great snack. Dandelions are weeds that can grow anywhere in yards or gardens, and they provide nutrients when eaten by your rabbit. This is especially good as they’re easy to come across and beneficial all in one.
You can feed your rabbit all parts of a dandelion (flowers, leaves, and roots).
There are a few things you need to be aware of when letting your rabbit eat dandelions though.
Dandelions might be wilted or covered in chemicals that will make your rabbit sick. There are also false dandelions – which look very similar to the actual dandelions but are not good for your rabbit to eat.
Yes, rabbits can eat cucumbers. You need to make sure that there are no chemicals on the cucumber like pesticides or fertilizer (so wash the cucumber in cold water, even if it’s organic). Cucumbers are extremely low in calories and contain vitamins and minerals that are good in moderation for rabbits.
Rabbits can eat all parts of cucumber, just make sure it’s cut into small slices. Two pounds of cucumber is a perfect amount. Remember that cucumber should be mixed with other rabbit-friendly vegetables for a balanced diet.
Rabbits can safely eat all types of cucumber including slicing (smooth-skinned) and pickling (spiky skin).
Yes, your rabbit can eat cranberries as a treat. However, cranberries are very sugary – so make sure you follow the guidelines below on how much is safe to feed your rabbit (see below).