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Rabbit Food Safety Quick Guide

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Timothy Hay

Safe

Unlimited daily staple (80%+ of total rabbit diet).

Romaine Lettuce

Safe

Excellent daily dark leafy green for hydration.

Cilantro / Coriander

Safe

Great daily green, rich in vitamins.

Flat & Curly Parsley

Safe

Daily green option; rotate to vary oxalates.

Basil

Safe

Fragrant daily herb enjoyed by most rabbits.

Dandelion Greens

Safe

Nutrient-dense green (ensure pesticide-free).

Celery

Safe

Safe, but chop into 1-inch pieces to trim long strings.

Mint & Dill

Safe

Safe daily herbs that encourage appetite.

Kale

Caution

Safe in rotation; higher in oxalates & calcium.

Spinach

Caution

Feed occasionally; high in oxalic acid.

Broccoli (Stems & Leaves)

Caution

May cause gas discomfort; feed small amounts.

Carrots

🥕 Treat

High in sugar! Limit to 1 small slice per day.

Apples (No Seeds)

🥕 Treat

Tasty treat; strictly remove all seeds & stem.

Blueberries

🥕 Treat

1–2 berries max as a reward.

Banana

🥕 Treat

Very sugary! Limit to thin 1/4 inch slice.

Avocado

Unsafe

TOXIC! Contains persin, causing heart distress.

Apple Seeds

Unsafe

TOXIC! Contains cyanogenic glycosides (cyanide).

Iceberg Lettuce

Unsafe

Contains lactucarium, causing watery diarrhea & weakness.

Rhubarb

Unsafe

POISONOUS! Causes acute kidney failure in rabbits.

Chocolate & Sweets

Unsafe

FATAL! Theobromine toxicity causes cardiac arrest.

Onions, Garlic & Chives

Unsafe

TOXIC! Destroys red blood cells causing anemia.

Potatoes & Raw Beans

Unsafe

TOXIC! Contains solanine and digestive block toxins.