Food safety
26 foods rated, with serving sizes for the safe ones and the reason behind every no. Each one has its own page for the question as it is usually asked.
The foundation of a rabbit diet. Unlimited supply recommended.
How much: Unlimited
Can rabbits eat timothy hay? →Excellent daily green. High in fiber and water content.
How much: 1-2 cups per 2 lbs body weight
Can rabbits eat romaine lettuce? →Great herb for daily rotation. Most rabbits love it.
How much: A handful daily
Can rabbits eat cilantro? →Safe herb. Can be fed daily as part of green rotation.
How much: A few sprigs daily
Can rabbits eat basil? →Rich in vitamins. Feed in moderation due to high calcium.
How much: A few sprigs 3-4x/week
Can rabbits eat parsley? →Nutritious but high in calcium. Rotate with other greens.
How much: 1-2 leaves 2-3x/week
Can rabbits eat kale? →All colors safe. Good source of vitamin C.
How much: 1-2 thin slices daily
Can rabbits eat bell pepper? →Excellent green with good calcium-phosphorus ratio.
How much: 1-2 leaves daily
Can rabbits eat bok choy? →Peppery green, most rabbits enjoy. Good for rotation.
How much: A handful 3-4x/week
Can rabbits eat arugula? →High in sugar. Tops are better than the root.
How much: 1-2 baby carrots max 2-3x/week
Can rabbits eat carrot? →Remove seeds (toxic). High sugar, very small amounts only.
How much: 1 thin slice 1-2x/week
Can rabbits eat apple? →Very high sugar. Rabbits love it but keep it rare.
How much: 1 thin slice 1-2x/week
Can rabbits eat banana? →High sugar. Good as occasional treat including leaves.
How much: 1 small berry 1-2x/week
Can rabbits eat strawberry? →High sugar. Can stain fur. Very small amounts.
How much: 2-3 berries 1-2x/week
Can rabbits eat blueberry? →Very high sugar. Only as rare treat.
How much: 1 grape max 1x/week
Can rabbits eat grape? →Contains lactucarium which can be harmful. Almost no nutritional value. Use romaine instead.
Can rabbits eat iceberg lettuce? →Contains persin. FATAL to rabbits. Never feed any part of an avocado.
Can rabbits eat avocado? →Contains theobromine. Extremely toxic. Seek emergency vet immediately if ingested.
Can rabbits eat chocolate? →Destroys red blood cells. Toxic in all forms (raw, cooked, powder).
Can rabbits eat onion? →Even more toxic than onion. Can cause hemolytic anemia.
Can rabbits eat garlic? →Contains solanine. All parts toxic including eyes and skin.
Can rabbits eat potato? →Contains oxalic acid. Can cause kidney failure. All parts dangerous.
Can rabbits eat rhubarb? →Many varieties are toxic. Never feed any mushroom to rabbits.
Can rabbits eat mushroom? →Cannot digest properly. Causes dangerous GI blockage and bloating.
Can rabbits eat bread? →Rabbits are lactose intolerant. Dairy causes severe GI distress.
Can rabbits eat yogurt drops? →Point your camera at it. Dr. Hopps identifies the food — including plants by species — and tells you whether it is safe, risky, or dangerous.
Open the Food ScannerFood guidance, not a diagnosis. If your rabbit has already eaten something you are worried about — especially if they have stopped eating or producing droppings — run the emergency check and call a rabbit-savvy vet.