House Rabbit Dietary Recommendations

A rabbit's diet should be made up of high-quality pellets, fresh Timothy hay, fresh water, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Hay and pellets should be available 24 hours a day. Fresh veggies should be give twice per day and fruits should be limited to a treat, but no more than two times per day in small amounts. Rabbits prefer to drink from a bowl like a dog. However, if your bunny continuously knocks over his bowl, you may want to switch to a drip-style water bottle that hangs from the side of the cage.

Hay is essential to a rabbit's digestive health. It provides necessary roughage that reduces the danger of hairballs and keeps the gut in working order.

Below is a guide of appropriate fresh veggies, leafy green and fruits.

Dark Leafy Greens

• Arugula
• Basil
• Bok Choy
• Beet greens
• Carrot tops
• Cilantro
• Dandelion greens
• Dill greens
• Escarole
• Fennel
• Green, red or Romaine lettuce (no iceberg)
• Parsley
• Radish tops
• Turnip greens

Non-Leafy Greens

• Carrots
• Celery
• Bell peppers
• Broccolini
• Broccoli (leaves and stems)
• Brussels sprouts
• Pea pods

Fruit

• Apple
• Banana
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Melon
• Pear
• Peach
• Papaya (including papaya pellets)
• Raspberries