Complete Rabbits Food Guide

What Can Rabbits Eat?

Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems. Hay should be 80% of diet, with limited vegetables and rare fruit treats.

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80%

Hay in Diet

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10-15%

Vegetables

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Pellets

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Rare

Fruit Treats

✅Safe Foods for Rabbits

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Timothy Hay

Unlimited access required

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Romaine Lettuce

Daily vegetable, not iceberg

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Parsley

Safe herb in moderation

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Cilantro

Safe herb, many rabbits love it

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Bell Peppers

Vitamin C source

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Basil

Safe aromatic herb

🚫TOXIC Foods - Never Feed

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Iceberg Lettuce

AVOID

Low nutrition, causes diarrhea

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Potatoes

TOXIC

Solanine is dangerous

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Onions/Garlic

TOXIC

Blood cell damage

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Chocolate

TOXIC

Theobromine toxicity

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Avocado

TOXIC

Contains persin

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Beans

AVOID

Cause GI upset

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Rhubarb

TOXIC

Oxalic acid poisoning

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Bread/Pasta

AVOID

Causes GI stasis

🍽️ Rabbits Diet Basics

Unlimited Hay

Timothy, orchard grass, or oat hay. 80% of diet. Essential for digestion and teeth.

Fresh Vegetables

1-2 cups daily per 6 lbs body weight. Leafy greens daily.

Pellets

1/4 cup per 6 lbs body weight. High fiber, timothy-based.

Fruit

Rare treat only. 1-2 tablespoons max, high sugar.

🆘If Your Pet Eats Something Toxic

1. Stay Calm

Note what was eaten, how much, and when.

2. Call For Help

ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435 or your vet.

3. Don't Wait

Time matters. Don't try home remedies first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can rabbits eat carrots?▼

Yes, but sparingly! Despite cartoons, carrots are high in sugar. Carrot tops (greens) are healthier.

Why is hay so important?▼

Hay keeps rabbit teeth worn down, provides fiber for GI health, and prevents deadly GI stasis.

Can rabbits eat grass from outside?▼

Yes, if untreated with chemicals. Introduce slowly. Never give grass clippings—they ferment and cause bloat.

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