Can bunny's eat tomatoes?

Can rabbits eat tomatoes as an occasional treat? Yes, but there are a couple things you should know first. Tomatoes do have some health benefits (they're a great source of vitamins A and C) — but they're also high in sugar. As a result, as with all fruits and vegetables, a small amount is key.

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Are tomatoes safe for rabbits?

Tomatoes are okay to feed to your rabbit in small quantities. You need to make sure that your rabbit never gets a large amount of tomato, or it could get very sick, but just adding a little to its food dish as a treat should not cause any issues. Tomatoes are healthy for your rabbit when given in controlled amounts.

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Can rabbits eat tomatoes and cucumber?

Tomatoes are a fruit, and fruit should only ever be a treat for pet rabbits. You can feed your rabbit one slice of tomato, or one small cherry tomato, once per week. Tomatoes can make a great training tool.

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What vegetables rabbit Cannot eat?

What can rabbits not eat? These foods are poisonous for your rabbit and could make her ill: Potatoes, daffodils, tulips, rhubarb, lillies, mushrooms, avocado, broad beans, sweet peas, buttercup, kidney beans, jasmine, foxglove and iceberg lettuce.

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What veg can rabbits eat daily?

Leafy greens daily

Rabbits must have an adult-sized handful of safe, washed leafy green vegetables, herbs and weeds daily.

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CAN RABBITS EAT TOMATOES

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How many tomatoes can I give my rabbit?

While tomatoes are tasty, they are high in sugar and low in fiber which is why rabbits shouldn't eat more than ¼ cup of tomato per day.

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Can bunnies eat grapes?

Grapes aren't toxic to rabbits, and you can feed them to your rabbit occasionally. “Grapes contain a small amount of fiber, B vitamins and vitamin K, which may be beneficial to rabbits,” Dr. Burch told The Dodo. The fiber and water content of grapes can help your rabbit's digestion.

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What fruits and vegetables can rabbits not eat?

Dangerous Vegetables and Fruits for Rabbits

Poisonous vegetables for rabbits include potatoes, rhubarb, mushrooms, broad beans, kidney beans and iceberg lettuce, Dacombe says. On the fruit side, avocado is a fatty fruit that contains a fungicidal toxin called persin that can be deadly if ingested by a pet rabbit.

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What food is poisonous to rabbits?

  • Avocados. Though an excellent, healthy snack for humans, avocados contain a compound called persin which can be dangerously toxic to rabbits. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Fruit Seeds/Pits. ...
  • Raw Onions, Leeks, Garlic. ...
  • Meat, Eggs, Dairy. ...
  • Broad Beans and Kidney Beans. ...
  • Rhubarb. ...
  • Iceberg Lettuce.

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What rabbit must not eat?

Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits. "Cookies, nuts, seeds, grains, and bread should not be fed to rabbits." Fruits can be fed in very limited quantities – no more than 1-2 tablespoons of high-fiber fresh fruit (such as apple, pear, or berries) every 1-2 days.

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Can rabbits eat raw carrots?

Reality: carrots shouldn't be a main source of food. Rabbits don't naturally eat root vegetables or fruit. Carrots and fruit are high in sugar and should only be fed in small amounts as occasional treats. Rabbits need mainly hay and/or grass, some leafy greens and a small, measured amount of pellets.

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Can bunnies eat broccoli?

Do not give broccoli to rabbits. It will give them painful gas. Never give your rabbit kale or spinach. Kale and spinach can cause health problems over time, due to the high amount of oxalates and goitrogens.

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Can rabbits have bananas?

Fruit. Pretty much any fruit will make a good sweet treat, though the high sugar content means it should only be given in moderation. It's also important to remove any pips or stones that could become choking hazards. Bananas, apples, strawberries and raspberries have all proven a hit.

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Can bunnies eat oranges?

Fruit For Rabbits

As long as the you remove the peel, feeding oranges to your rabbits are healthy for them in moderation so you can give this to them as an occasional treat. Orange colored fruits have a lot of healthy benefits. Oranges contain the fiber pectin, which helps to eliminate any toxins in the colon.

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Can bunnies eat apples?

Rabbits can eat apples with the skin, but only in moderation. Feed your rabbit only 1 or 2 slices of apple per week. Although apples are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, and fiber, they're also high in sugar. This can cause dental problems and obesity in rabbits.

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What fruits do rabbits eat?

Which fruits can rabbits eat?
  • Apple (not the pips - they are poisonous!)
  • Apricot.
  • Banana (high in potassium)
  • Blackberries (and leaves – excellent astringent properties)
  • Blueberries.
  • Cherries (not the pits and plant - they contain cyanide and are therefore poisonous!)
  • Grapes.
  • Kiwi Fruit.

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Can you feed a rabbit too many carrots?

If you feed your rabbit too many carrots, it could suffer from a variety of issues. These include things like tooth decay, obesity, and digestive issues. Carrots are very high in carbohydrates, so if nothing else, they will cause your rabbit to pack on the pounds.

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Can rabbits have celery?

Celery is one of the healthiest vegetables for rabbits to eat. It's packed with nutrients such as vitamins C, A, B6, iron, and fiber. But it shouldn't be eaten in excess, so only offer your rabbit a small piece per day. Celery should be cut up into small pieces, as long celery strings can cause digestive problems.

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Should I cut my bunnies nails?

Rabbit nails should be trimmed as required. This can vary between individual rabbits, but basically, if they are getting too long they can be trimmed. Your vet can trim the nails and show you how to do it safely and what length is suitable. It's important not to trim too short as this can cause bleeding and pain.

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Can bunnies have strawberries?

So, can rabbits eat strawberries? Strawberries are non-toxic and fed in very small quantities are unlikely to cause harm. However, there are plenty of veggie treats that are a more suitable choice, so save the strawberries for yourself and reach for more bunny-friendly options for your pet's daily portion of fresh veg.

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Can bunnies have cauliflower?

Cauliflower

Surprisingly, no. Although vegetables are an ideal addition to the high-fiber hay that bunny diets require, cauliflower causes rabbits to bloat and become gassy. If you want to give your rabbit some fresh veggies to snack on, consider green peppers, beets, or radishes.

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What is the best veg for rabbits?

Vegetables: A rabbit's favorite foods
  • Lettuces: romaine, green leaf, red leaf, Boston bibb, arugula, butter.
  • Okra leaves.
  • Radicchio.
  • Radish tops.
  • Sprouts: alfalfa, radish, clover.
  • Watercress.
  • Wheatgrass.
  • Zucchini.

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Do rabbits like peanut butter?

Rabbits should not eat peanut butter because it provides little to no nutrition, and can be particularly challenging to digest – causing both immediate and long-term adverse effects if consumed. What is this? Peanut butter is a largely processed food that even humans should eat in moderation.

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Can rabbits have cabbage?

Rabbits can eat cabbage, but it must be given to them in moderation, and avoided if you give your rabbit lots of other brassicas. A good handful of greenery each day is a crucial part of a rabbit's diet, and cabbage is a great addition to this.

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Can rabbits eat peas?

Foods that are notorious for causing rabbit GI problems when fed improperly are grains of any kind and legumes (beans, peas, etc). Even starchy root vegetables and fruits if fed to excess with their high load of sugars and starch could be a problem and should only be fed as a very small part of the diet.

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