What fruit is good for dwarf rabbits?

Answer 1

See the related question below for more info about the rabbit diet.

Rabbits love sweet fruits -- bananas, apples (green or red, some like the skin, some don't), pear. Some bunnies don't like pineapple but it is good for them. Melons, blueberries, papayas, Oranges (including the peel), raspberries, peaches, strawberries. Don't give them too much of this, or they will get fat or sick. Oranges and apples are best. Most fruits are ok for a rabbit as a treat. The vitamin C in citrus is particularly good in the winter. On the other hand, some sources say no citrus fruits (orange, lemon, lime).

Fruits should be fed to your rabbit sparingly. Fruits are high in sugars and could result in an overweight rabbit. As well, the high water content can lead to diarrhea. Too many treats can lead to gas, digestive upset, GI stasis -- a very sick bunny; even death! The House Rabbit Society recommends no more than 2 tablespoons of treat food (like fruit, carrot, squash) per day for a normal, healthy 6 pound rabbit.

Before offering a new food to your rabbit, search it online specifically, because it could be toxic to the rabbit. If it's safe for rabbits, then only give it a very small amount to try at first; if the rabbit likes the fruit, wait for a few days to see if there are any negative effects before giving it more.

About some vegetables: rabbits like to eat a range of things such as broccoli, cucumber, carrots, dried sweetcorn (like in rabbit food -- but absolutely no fresh corn, it can lead to gut impaction!), greens -- but no white or light-coloured lettuce or cabbage or other plants, as this makes your rabbits have diarrhea which is very serious, and could be a matter of life or death (especially when they are young).

Be careful in what you feed your rabbit and how much. Many foods can lead to soft poo and serious illness if you feed too much of them.

Answer 2

Apples, bananas, Pears (check with your vet first), but not strawberries, lemons or limes.