Quick Answer
Use the guide below to check if specific foods are safe for your common.rabbits. Each food includes a safety rating, serving size, and health warnings.
What Can common.rabbits Eat?
Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems. Hay should be 80% of diet, with limited vegetables and rare fruit treats.
✅Safe Foods for common.rabbits
Timothy Hay
Unlimited access required
Romaine Lettuce
Daily vegetable, not iceberg
Parsley
Safe herb in moderation
Cilantro
Safe herb, many rabbits love it
Bell Peppers
Vitamin C source
Basil
Safe aromatic herb
🚫TOXIC Foods - Never Feed
Iceberg Lettuce
AVOIDLow nutrition, causes diarrhea
Potatoes
TOXICSolanine is dangerous
Onions/Garlic
TOXICBlood cell damage
Chocolate
TOXICTheobromine toxicity
Avocado
TOXICContains persin
Beans
AVOIDCause GI upset
Rhubarb
TOXICOxalic acid poisoning
Bread/Pasta
AVOIDCauses GI stasis
🍽️ common.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
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Trusted sources: ASPCA Poison Control · AVMA Pet Care · Merck Vet Manual