10 safe fruits for rabbits to eat as treats
Like 3 Dislike 0 Published on 6 Jan 2019
Safe fruits for rabbits that you can give as small treats now and then. I will cover each fruit more detailed below, as i could not fit all the info into the video. Note that the serving sizes i used was only for the purpose of the video and obviously she did not get to eat everything. All these fruits are safe for rabbits, but what one rabbit may like another may not. My rabbit is kinda picky, so she wouldn't even try several of the delicious treats i put out for her. First off we go throug some general info about rabbit diets
General diet: Your rabbit should have unlimited access to fresh hay and water, in fact around 80-90% of the daily food intake should come from hay. The remaining should come from high quality pellets and fresh rabbit safe vegetables. Consult your vet if you are uncertain of anything regarding your rabbits diet. The following link is a great source for all you need to know about feeding your rabbit. Diet requirements and feeding rabbits at different life stages explained: https://www.tinypetstube.com/animal-articles/rabbit-diet-in-different-life-stages/
Introducing new foods: When you start feeding your rabbit new fresh foods you should do so slowly so your bunny's gut bacteria can adapt to the new food. You should do one food at a time in small portions and see how it turns out. If the stool changes from the regular solid round pellets to a softer or even wet stool, then it had to much and you should keep it on it's base diet of fresh hay and pellets for some days until the stool returns to normal. Remember to wash all fresh foods thoroughly in running water to get rid of any traces of insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and other elements before you feed it to your rabbit
Fruits for rabbits: Fruits can be delicious treats for your furry buddy, but even if it's nutritious it's also high in sugar and can cause imbalance in the gut bacteria and lead to severe health problems if you overfeed it. Fruit is like junk food for rabbits and it should only be served as a small treat a couple of times a week, with the pits and seeds removed. Recommended serving sizes for fruits varies much, so just keep it small and safe to avoid any issues. The link below have a nice section where you can read more about fruits for rabbits. Remember to introduce new fruits slowly one at a time and consult your vet if you have questions
https://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/
Strawberries for rabbits: Strawberries and the plants are not toxic for rabbits and most are able to digest them. Recommended serving size for strawberries are around a thumb size or a medium sized strawberry. These red delights are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants. Strawberries are nice treats for humans too
Apples for rabbits: You can safely feed your rabbit apples as a treat, but never the seeds or the stems as they contain poisonous compounds. The skin is safe to eat too as long as it's washed. Recommended serving size is a slice or two per week. Apples contains Vitamin B and C as well as the mineral Boron
Pears for rabbits: Pears along with the washed skin is another sweet and juicy fruit you can safely give your rabbit as small treats. Recommended serving size is the general rule of no more than two tablespoons. Pears contains a wide array of both vitamins and minerals and is high in fiber, making it a good treat choice
Papaya for rabbits: Papaya is packed with minerals, antioxidants and vitamins wich can give your rabbit a little health boost when fed as small treats. Both the flesh and the skin is safe to eat, but be sure to scoop out the seeds. Recommended serving size is 1 teaspoon per 2 pounds/900 grams of bodyweight
Plums for rabbits: Plums are bunny safe nutritious sweet treats with several health benefits and contains the Vitamins A, C and K. Recommended serving size is 1 teaspoon per 2 pounds/900 grams of bodyweight
Kiwi for rabbits: You can safely treat your rabbit to these green delicious fruits wich is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. The skin is safe too, as long as you have washed it in running water first. Recommended serving size is the general 1 teaspoon per 2 pounds/900 grams of bodyweight for this fruit too
Pineapple for rabbits: Pineapple is rich with vitamins and minerals wich makes it a great choice for treats. But only the actual flesh, not any other elements of the pineapple. A thumb sized serving should be max
Mango for rabbits: Mango is a safe treat for rabbits that is completely toxic free. The washed skin is safe to eat too. Cut it up in small slices and let it have a few. Mango contains a lot of vitamins and minerals
Watermelon for rabbits: The flesh and rinds are safe to eat, but peel out the seeds first. Watermelon is high in sugar and should only be served in the size of 1 tablespoon per 2 pounds/900 grams bodyweight
Google each fruit or consult your vet for more information or if you have questions about your rabbits diet