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Can rabbits eat kale?

Caution for rabbits

In limited amounts, as part of a mix of greens. The Royal Veterinary College and the RSPCA list kale as a suitable green, and Merck lists it as something to limit. Source: Royal Veterinary College, RSPCA, Merck Veterinary Manual

Conditions

When it is a problem

Sources

  1. 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 … Kale”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. Royal Veterinary College: Rabbit care (RVC Exotics Service) (opens in a new tab)

    “Curly Kale”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  3. RSPCA: What do rabbits eat? Rabbit diet advice (opens in a new tab)

    “Good foods are spinach, celery, cabbage, kale, broccoli, rosemary, parsley, mint and dandelion leaves.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  4. RSPCA: What do rabbits eat? Rabbit diet advice (opens in a new tab)

    “It's best to give them a variety each day – ideally five to six different types.”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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