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Can rabbits eat strawberries?

Caution for rabbits

Very small amounts as an occasional treat. Strawberries are fruit, which is high in sugar, and PDSA says to avoid treats like this for overweight rabbits. Source: PDSA, Royal Veterinary College

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 … Fruits”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  2. 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”

    Read on 10 October 2026

  3. PDSA: Feeding your rabbits (opens in a new tab)

    “Safe treats for rabbits include (to be given in very small amounts, and avoided in overweight rabbits): … Strawberries”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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

    “Fruit: Like bananas, strawberries and apples”

    Read on 10 October 2026

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