Rabbits are herbivores, meaning that their diet should consist mainly of hay, vegetables, and a small amount of fruit. Here are some guidelines for feeding your pet rabbit:

What to Feed Pet Rabbit

Hay

Hay should make up the majority of your rabbit's diet.

1. Choose a high-quality hay that is fresh, green, and free of mold or dust.

2. Offer your rabbit unlimited access to hay at all times.

3. Some good types of hay for rabbits include timothy hay, alfalfa hay, and orchard grass hay.

Vegetables

Vegetables should make up about 10-15% of your rabbit's diet.

1. Offer your rabbit a variety of fresh vegetables daily, such as carrots, celery, kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce.

2. Avoid giving your rabbit vegetables that are high in sugar or starch, such as corn, potatoes, and peas.

3. Vegetables should be washed thoroughly before being offered to your rabbit.

Fruit

Fruit should make up no more than 5% of your rabbit's diet.

1. Offer your rabbit a small amount of fresh fruit as a treat, such as apples, bananas, and berries.

2. Avoid giving your rabbit fruit that is high in sugar, such as grapes and raisins.

3. Fruit should be washed thoroughly before being offered to your rabbit.

Water

Water is essential for your rabbit's health.

1. Offer your rabbit fresh, clean water at all times.

2. Change the water daily or as needed.

3. Make sure the water bottle or bowl is easy for your rabbit to reach.

Avoid

There are some foods that you should never give to your rabbit, including:

1. Chocolate

2. Coffee

3. Alcohol

4. Avocado

5. Rhubarb

6. Potato leaves and stems

7. Tomato leaves and stems

8. Apple seeds

9. Pear seeds

10. Cherry pits