Food guides
Can rabbits eat…?
Short, clear answers about the foods rabbit owners ask about most.
Can rabbits eat carrots?
Yes, but carrots are a treat, not a staple. The leafy tops are the better part.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat bananas?
Yes, a tiny slice now and then. Bananas are sugary and starchy, so they are a special treat.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat apples?
Yes, a thin slice with the seeds and core removed. Apple wood makes a great chew too.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat grapes?
Yes, but just one. Grapes are very sugary, so cut it up and keep it rare.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat strawberries?
Yes, one small berry, tops included, now and then.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat cucumber?
Yes, a thin slice now and then. Cucumber is mostly water, so it adds little nutrition.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat spinach?
Yes, but only a leaf or two now and then. Spinach is higher-oxalate, so it needs rotating.
Read the answerCan rabbits eat bread?
No. Bread, crackers and cereal are starchy and can upset a rabbit’s gut.
Read the answerGeneral care information, not veterinary advice. If your rabbit seems unwell, call a vet who treats rabbits.