If you have a big-eared little friend, you might wonder what rabbits eat. It’s normal. You want to give your bunny the best food to thrive and grow. And, if you’re a new rabbit parent, you might wonder if your childhood cartoons filled with bunnies eating carrots and cabbage nailed it or not. That’s what … Read more
Parsnips are a healthy addition to human food, but can rabbits eat parsnip? Yes, moderate portions of parsnip can be good because they pack a lot of vitamins and minerals, they’re crunchy and tasty. On the other hand, parsnips also contain high amounts of sugar for rabbits and can trigger vitamin C toxicity. How can … Read more
The staple of your rabbit’s diet is fresh hay, with pellets in moderation, and some fruits and vegetables to make sure your rabbit gets all the vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive. But can rabbits eat spinach? The answer is yes, with a caveat: moderation. As it happens, rabbits need mostly green, leafy vegetables … Read more
You probably know that rabbits need to eat a healthy diet consisting primarily of fresh hay, with the addition of quality pellets. They can also receive some snacks and treats once in a while, but can rabbits eat cucumber safely? This article will answer that question. Let’s start with the short answer: yes, you can … Read more
Celery is the cousin of carrots and parsley, and they all live in a vegetable family called Apiaceae. If you’re familiar with the Bugs Bunny character that’s always munching on a carrot, and if celery is related to carrots, you must assume that this vegetable is safe for your little one. And it is. And … Read more
The current recommendations for rabbits’ diets state that rabbits should eat a diet that mainly consists of fresh hay, plus pellets. 15% of their diets should include fresh vegetables and fruit, and leafy greens are the best choices because they resemble the plants and grass rabbits eat in the wild. So, can rabbits eat lettuce? … Read more
Tomatoes are delicious and refreshing, whether you add them to your salads and sauces, or simply bite into them. Can rabbits eat tomatoes, though? Yes, and chances are they’ll find tomatoes delightful treats. But tomatoes should remain just that: an occasional treat, considering they can trigger diarrhea and stomach upset. If you want to know … Read more
Your rabbit needs some fresh vegetables every day because they pack vitamins and minerals your rabbit can’t get from pellets or hay. But can rabbits eat peppers? These veggies are a colorful and tasty treat with lots of important nutrients, so the short answer is yes. The long answer, on the other hand, depends. You … Read more
Rabbits are usually depicted munching on rabbits or stealing cabbage leaves from the vegetable garden. How much truth is in that? Can rabbits eat cabbage? The short answer is yes because rabbits benefit from eating leafy greens, and they should have some fresh fruit and vegetables each day. On the other hand, cabbage is known … Read more
Of course, you know that rabbits eat mostly hay and about 20% pellets, but they also need to eat some fruits and veggies to get all their minerals and vitamins. In this context, the question of whether rabbits can eat strawberries arises. To put it philosophically, the answer isn’t no. That doesn’t mean the answer … Read more