While the flesh of a tomato is not toxic, tomato leaves and seeds can be toxic when eaten in large doses. As a result, it's important to carefully remove any leaves, stems and seeds before feeding to your rabbit.
You can give your rabbit all of a cherry tomato, but a plum tomato should be halved or quartered, and a sandwich tomato should be thinly sliced. Only give one slice to your bunny. Even if you aren't feeding your rabbit a lot of other foods, you should limit how much tomato it gets.
Yes, rabbits can eat tomatoes.
Tomatoes are not poisonous to rabbits, although the plant part is. If you decide on giving tomatoes to your rabbit, aim for no more than the size of a cherry tomato each day.
Rabbits can only eat the tomato fruit (yes, it's a fruit) – no leaves, stems, seeds, flowers, or even green fruit because they're poisonous. Rabbit's can eat cherry tomatoes too.
ANSWER: Yes, rabbits will eat tomatoes. They don't only enjoy the plants themselves but also the fruits. Rabbits are herbivores.
Rabbits can't eat a lot of iceberg lettuce as it contains lactucarium which can be harmful if eaten in large quantities. Darker leaves are more nutritious for rabbits and can be fed more frequently. Tomatoes are fine to feed your rabbit as a treat, but only the flesh, not the green stalks.
“A small acorn-size amount of seedless tomato per day is perfectly fine for a rabbit older than 12 weeks of age,” Henson said. So in general, tomatoes are an OK fruit to share with your rabbit, just as long as it's a small amount and the flesh part of a seedless tomato only.
Yes, it is safe for rabbits to eat cucumber! Most rabbits will love the fresh taste. Rabbits can also eat cucumber leaves. Before feeding cucumber to your rabbit, wash it in cold water to remove pesticides.
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.
Rabbits can consume as many vegetables as they want to each day as long as they do not get diarrhea and as long as the vegetables are not high in carbohydrates, as carrots and potatoes are.
Myth #3 - Rabbits eat lettuce
Reality: a rabbit's diet shouldn't be based on lettuce. Rabbits shouldn't eat some lettuces (such as iceberg), as they contain lactucarium, which can be harmful in large quantities.
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.
I fed out quite a bit of celery, parsley, red leaf lettuce and tomatoes. Usually, tomatoes I just sliced up in the hottest days of summer to help keep the bunnies hydrated, since tomatoes seem to have a great deal of water content. If you are going to feed out celery, do make sure it is chopped well.
Carrots and apples are fine as occasional treats in small amounts, but don't feed any other treats, as these may harm your rabbit. Find out more about making feeding time fun for your rabbits.
Yes, rabbits can eat capsicum (also known as bell peppers) as part of their diet. Capsicums provide essential vitamins and minerals and can be offered raw or cooked. They should be fed in moderation as a treat, no more than a couple of tablespoons per day for an average size rabbit of two kilograms or so.
Apples and pears are the most notorious examples, but the pits from apricots, peaches, plums, and mangos also contain cyanide, as do cherry pits. While the amount of cyanide contained in fruit seeds and pits is generally scant, it is best to avoid feeding them to rabbits altogether.
Fresh, clean drinking water and good quality hay and grass should make up the majority of your rabbits' diet. A rabbit's digestive system needs hay or grass to function properly so a healthy supply is extremely important. You can supplement with leafy greens and a small amount of pellets.
Iceberg Lettuce
This may come as a shock, but you should avoid feeding your rabbit light-colored lettuce, including iceberg, as it can contain lactucarium, a chemical that can be harmful to your bunny's health if ingested. Iceberg lettuce also contains mostly water and will add little to no nutrition to a diet.
Dairy. You should never feed your rabbit dairy products. They are not built to consume or digest lactose, which is found in dairy products. Because of this, even a small amount in their diet can make them rather unwell, with problems such as bunny diarrhea and other gastrointestinal complications.
The answer is yes—in moderation. Oranges are healthy and can add nutrition and variety to a rabbit's diet. However, this fruit also has high sugar content, so your bunnies should only be allowed to eat oranges in moderation. When feeding your bunny any new food, introduce it gradually and in small amounts.
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.
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.