Can rabbits eat apples?
When it is a problem
- Fruit is high in sugar. Source: Royal Veterinary College
If you offer it
Sources
Merck Veterinary Manual: Table: Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits (opens in a new tab)
“Plants and Foods That Are Harmful to Rabbits Limit Amounts … Fruits”
Royal Veterinary College: Rabbit care (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)
“Fruits should only be fed as an occasional treat due to their high sugar content”
PDSA: Feeding your rabbits (opens in a new tab)
“Apples, grapes, pears, plums and strawberries are all safe for your rabbits in small amounts (for example, 1/8th of an apple or pear).”
PDSA: Feeding your rabbits (opens in a new tab)
“always wash fresh food before giving it to them”
RSPCA: What do rabbits eat? Rabbit diet advice (opens in a new tab)
“Fruit: Like bananas, strawberries and apples (but not their pips, as these are poisonous to rabbits).”