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Different rabbits love different foods.

In general, rabbits love best sweet fresh foods (like carrot, apple, berries), rabbit pellets, rabbit treats from the store, and some fresh greens (dandelions, carrot tops, and cabbage are usually pretty popular).

BUT: Just because the rabbit loves it doesn't mean it's healthy for them! The diet you feed your rabbit should be partially based on what she loves, but mostly based on what's healthy for her, or else you'll end up with a sick rabbit on your hands. See the related link below for more information about a healthy rabbit diet.

Sweet foods (fruit, carrot, rabbit treats) should be strictly limited in a rabbit's diet because too much sugar can lead to illness (gas, GI stasis, obesity, etc.). It's good to give these foods to your rabbit occasionally because they are healthy in small doses (carrot, for instance, keeps their teeth strong). Many people recommend avoiding rabbit treats from the store entirely because they're not healthy at all, and your rabbit will probably love a fresh blueberry or bite of apple just as much, and these foods at least have some healthy vitamins and nutrients in them. The House Rabbit Society recommends no more than 2 tablespoons of fresh treat food per day for a normal, healthy 6 pound rabbit.

Rabbit pellets are good in moderation but they're relatively high in protein and fat, so you shouldn't let your rabbit eat as much as she wants or she could become sick.

Greens are very healthy but some are more healthy than others: dandelions are very good for rabbits, for example, but cabbage is low in nutrients and can lead to gas or diarrhea, so it shouldn't be given to rabbits too often.

The very best thing for rabbits is hay! It keeps them entertained, it keeps their teeth worn down, and it keeps their digestive system healthy. Rabbits should have 100% 24/7 access to hay. If you give your rabbit too much of something else to eat, it could "spoil" the rabbit's appetite for hay and this can lead to illness or boredom (and when rabbits are bored they can become destructive, aggressive, or depressed).

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