What vegetables are not safe for rabbits to eat?

Answer 1

Below are listed fresh fruits and vegetables that humans commonly eat but that are dangerous for rabbits. See the link below for a more complete list of plants that rabbits shouldn't eat.

There are many other plants not listed here (ones that humans don't commonly eat) that are poisonous for rabbits and should be avoided.

As a general rule, remove all seeds, stones/pits, twigs, and foliage before giving fruit/veg to a rabbit -- often, these things are dangerous for rabbits. (One exception: apple seeds are poisonous, but the twigs and leaves are perfectly safe and a great treat for rabbits.) See the related link below for more details.

Avoid Entirely

• Corn (fresh; see below for info about dried milled corn)
• Mushrooms
• Castor "beans" (seeds, actually)
• Hedge apples
• Beans (exception: edible pod varieties; see below list for details)
• Potato
• Peas
• Wild carrot
• Wild cucumber
• Wild lettuce - poisonous
• Avocado - poisonous
• Onions
• Aloe vera
• Sweet potato
• Eggplant
• Bamboo shoots
• Tea leaves
• Soy beans
• Nuts
• Seeds

Avoid or Proceed with Caution

• Corn (dried and milled) - safe as a low ingredient in pellets, but high in sugars and carbs and should otherwise be avoided in a rabbit's diet; avoid fresh corn entirely
• Beans (edible-pod varieties, like snow peas and green beans) - indicated in gas*
• Crucifers: cauliflower, cabbage, cress, bok choy, broccoli, mustard, arugula/rocket, turnip greens, rapini/broccoli rate, collards, kale, brussels sprouts, etc. - high in goitrogens, should be limited; also indicated in gas*; white/light leaves should be avoided entirely (low in nutrients and indicated in diarrhea)
• Rosemary - leaves of some varieties are poisonous
• Sage - leaves of some varieties are poisonous
• Lettuce - dark-coloured varieties are fine but white/light leaves are unhealthy and can lead to illness; lettuces also contain lactucarium, a dangerous substance, so many people recommend limiting all lettuces in the rabbit diet
• Grains - safe as a low ingredient in pellets, but high in sugars and carbs and should otherwise be avoided in a rabbit's diet; one or two oat groats are safe as an occasional treat (that's the whole oat groat, not oatmeal or rolled oats; avoid processed grains entirely)
• Fruit and veg high in sugar/carbs (like carrot) - occasional treats; the House Rabbit Society recommends no more than 2 tablespoons of treat food per day for a normal, healthy 6 pound rabbit

*A note on gas

Some rabbits are more sensitive to gas than others. Gassy foods should be limited in a rabbit's diet. When feeding your rabbit a new food that's indicated in gas, start with small portions and watch carefully for signs of gas over the next 24 hours. Be prepared to treat a gas attack (first aid; serious cases require the vet). If your rabbit is sensitive to gas, you may want to avoid gassy foods entirely.

rabbits are NOT allowed to eat the following: carrots, lettuce, grass and seeds. if you find your rabbit feeding on these foods, they will blow up and you will be blamed and sued for killing a rabbit by food. it is a crime that is punishable by death

Answer 2

Yes, there are many vegetables that are harmful to rabbits.

Some kinds of plants should be avoided entirely, because they're poisonous. Rabbits can't be trusted to know what foods are poisonous and what aren't -- that's your job! See the links below for lists of poisonous plants.

Other vegetables are harmful in large amounts, so they have to be limited:

Dark, leafy greens are the best kind of veg for rabbits. All other vegetables, including fruit, berries, root vegetables, squash, and all other non-leafy vegetables, should be limited as treats (a bite or two is enough). Non-leafy vegetables have a lot of sugar/starch in them, and this isn't good for rabbits.

Vegetables that are high in protein and/or fat should be avoided entirely, like legumes (beans, peas), seeds, and nuts.Rabbits can't handle much protein or fat and they get enough from their pellets as it is: any more can lead to ill-health.

See the related questions and links below for more info.

Answer 3

Lots of different foods are harmful to rabbits. Rabbits are herbivores, so they have a pretty specific diet. A good diet is the best way to avoid illness. A bad diet is harmful to rabbits.

Some foods are are also poisonous. See the related links below for lists of poisonous plants.

Rabbits should not eat:

• animal products, including meat, egg, seafood, dairy, yoghurt
• natural foods high in protein, carbohydrates or fats, including legumes (beans, peas), nuts, seeds, and grains
• refined foods, including cereals, crackers, rice, bread, drinks/beverages

Okay as a treat, in small amounts (like a bite or two), as part of a healthy diet:

• vegetables relatively high in sugars or starch, including fruit, berries, root vegetables (like carrot), and squash

Healthy diet for pet rabbits:

• unlimited grass hay
• some pellets daily
• some dark fresh leafy greens daily, like basil, romaine lettuce, carrot tops (greens)

Answer 4

No. But if you give them too much they could get diarrhea. See the related link below for more info.

Answer 5

Everything that rabbits can't eat. Apple-seeds, chocolate, sweets, the stuff that stupid owners think their rabbits can eat.