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Fruit list

Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts. Locally grown, seasonal fruit is the best choice.

Contents

  • Pineapple
  • Apple
  • Orange
  • Apricot
  • Banana
  • Pear
  • Blueberry
  • Blackberry
  • Cherimoya (Custard Apple)
  • Clementine
  • Cranberries
  • Date
  • Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
  • Strawberry
  • Fig
  • Pomegranate
  • Grapefruit
  • Guava
  • Rose Hip
  • Blueberry
  • Raspberry
  • Elderberry
  • Honeydew Melon
  • Currant
  • Persimmon
  • Prickly Pear
  • Pokeberry
  • Cherry
  • Kiwi
  • Coconut
  • Kumquat
  • Lime
  • Lychee
  • Mandarin
  • Mango
  • Passion Fruit
  • Mulberry
  • Mirabelle Plum
  • Nectarine
  • Orange
  • Papaya
  • Pummelo
  • Pomelo
  • Passion Fruit
  • Peach
  • Plum
  • Physalis
  • Lingonberry
  • Quince
  • Rhubarb
  • Sea Buckthorn Berry
  • Sour Cherry
  • Sloe
  • Gooseberry
  • Sweet Cherry
  • Tomato
  • Grape
  • Watermelon
  • Grape
  • Hawthorn
  • Lemon
  • Sweet Melon
  • Prune Plum

Pineapple

Pineapple as a healthy treat for rabbits.

Pineapple is extremely acidic and should therefore only be offered in small amounts to prevent irritation of the mucous membranes. It is sometimes claimed—although this has not been scientifically proven—that pineapple can help prevent or dissolve hairballs.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Apple

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Apples are probably one of the least problematic fruits. They can have a positive effect on digestion and are generally very well tolerated.

When an apple is grated and left to stand for ten minutes, its pectin acts as a prebiotic when eaten and can help regulate digestion.

The seeds contain a small amount of hydrocyanic acid. However, a rabbit would have to consume an unrealistically large number of seeds to receive a harmful dose, so they may be fed along with the fruit.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Orange

Fresh oranges as a healthy snack option for rabbits.

Because of their high acidity, oranges should only be offered occasionally and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Apricot

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Apricots are suitable for feeding. The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh.

Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Banana

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Bananas are extremely high in starch and sugar and should therefore only be offered in small amounts. Most rabbits that are fed a species-appropriate diet will naturally eat only very small quantities.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Pear

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Pears are a suitable fruit for rabbits.

The seeds contain a small amount of hydrocyanic acid. However, a rabbit would have to consume an unrealistically large number of seeds to receive a harmful dose, so they may be fed along with the fruit.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Blueberry

Blueberries are tolerated in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Blackberry

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Blackberries are generally eaten only in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Cherimoya (Custard Apple)

Cherimoya should only be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Clementine

A hybrid between a mandarin and an orange.

Because of their high acidity, clementines should only be offered occasionally and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Cranberries

Cranberries are suitable for feeding.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Date

Dates are very high in sugar. Fresh dates are tolerated in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Dragon Fruit / Pitaya

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Rabbits with constant access to a varied, species-appropriate diet often show little interest in dragon fruit. However, it may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Strawberry

Rabbits usually eat strawberry fruits only in small amounts. The entire plant, including its leaves, fruits and flowers, may be offered without concern.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Fig

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Figs may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate may occasionally be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Grapefruit

Because of their high acidity, grapefruits should only be offered occasionally and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Guava

Guavas may be fed to rabbits with the skin still on.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Rose Hip

Rose hips are well tolerated and may also be offered dried during the winter.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Blueberry

Blueberries are suitable for feeding. They are tolerated in small amounts and are usually only eaten in small quantities.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Raspberry

Raspberries are usually eaten only in small amounts and may be offered occasionally.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Elderberry

Fresh berries, natural rabbit food, superfood, revitalizing and a healthy treat.

Elderberries are poisonous. Do not offer them.

Honeydew Melon

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Honeydew melons are very high in sugar. They can provide a refreshing treat on hot summer days and may be offered to rabbits.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Currant

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Currants are rarely eaten, but they are generally suitable for feeding. The leaves and the rest of the plant may also be offered without concern.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Persimmon

Persimmons may be offered in small amounts, although rabbits often show little interest in them.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Prickly Pear

Prickly pears are generally eaten only in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Pokeberry

Probably poisonous.

Cherry

Cherries can be an enjoyable addition to a rabbit’s diet when offered in small amounts.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Kiwi

Kiwi is well tolerated in small amounts and is a popular fruit. It is sometimes claimed—although this has not been scientifically proven—that kiwi can help prevent or dissolve hairballs.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Coconut

Coconut may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Kumquat

Kumquats may occasionally be offered in small amounts. However, they are relatively acidic.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Lime

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Because of their high acidity, limes should only be offered rarely and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Lychee

Lychees should only be offered in small amounts. Rabbits generally enjoy eating them.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Mandarin

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Because of their high acidity, mandarins should only be offered rarely and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Mango

Mango without the skin or stone is very well tolerated and is usually eaten with great enthusiasm. No diarrhea has been observed even when larger amounts have been consumed.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Mulberry

Mulberries are not particularly popular with rabbits, but they may be offered in tiny amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Mirabelle Plum

Mirabelle plums are well tolerated.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Nectarine

Fresh red apples for rabbits, healthy feeding and nutritional advice.

Nectarines are well tolerated.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Orange

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Because of their high acidity, oranges should only be offered rarely and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Papaya

Papaya is tolerated in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Pummelo

Because of their high acidity, pummelos should only be offered rarely and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Pomelo

Because of their high acidity, pomelos should only be offered occasionally and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit is suitable for feeding in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Peach

Peaches are well tolerated. As a precaution, the stones may be removed before feeding because they can contain larger amounts of hydrocyanic acid.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Plum

Plums are well tolerated but are too acidic when fed in large amounts.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Physalis

Physalis is readily eaten and may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Lingonberry

Lingonberries may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Quince

Quinces are well tolerated but are usually only eaten in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is often incorrectly described as poisonous. However, when offered in small amounts as part of a varied mixture of forage plants, it is generally unproblematic.

Please note its high oxalic acid content.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Sea Buckthorn Berry

Sea buckthorn berries may be offered to rabbits.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Sour Cherry

Sour cherries may be offered in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Sloe

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Ripe sloes are readily eaten in small amounts after the first frost or after being frozen.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Gooseberry

Gooseberries may be offered occasionally.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Sweet Cherry

Sweet cherries may be offered to rabbits.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Tomato

Fresh red tomatoes on a white background.

Tomatoes are suitable for feeding. In large amounts, their high water content may cause diarrhea.

Grape

Grapes are very suitable for feeding.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Watermelon

Watermelon is a refreshing summer food on hot days and may be offered to rabbits.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Grape

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Grapes are very suitable for feeding. The untreated grapevine may also be offered.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn is eaten in small amounts in both fresh and dried form.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Lemon

Because of their high acidity, lemons should only be offered rarely and in small amounts.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Sweet Melon

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Sweet melons are very high in sugar and can provide a refreshing summer treat on hot days. They may be offered to rabbits.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Prune Plum

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Prune plums are well tolerated and readily eaten.

The stones are generally harmless because they are far too hard for rabbits to crack open. Rabbits usually leave them behind and eat only the flesh. Nevertheless, the stones may be removed as a precaution if considered necessary.

Please also read the general feeding information. Fruit should only ever be offered as a treat and hand-fed in tiny amounts.

Who Is Behind How to rabbit?

Veterinarian Viola Schillinger
Who Is Behind How to Rabbit? Viola Schillinger is a veterinarian who has kept rabbits since childhood and has dedicated much of her professional life to improving their health, welfare, and living conditions. Decades of rabbit keeping, intensive observation, and professional study have given her extensive experience in rabbit health, nutrition, behavior, and species-appropriate husbandry. She shares her knowledge through television appearances, webinars, podcasts, radio programs, articles, and books. In 2008, Viola founded Kaninchenwiese.de, which has grown into a leading German-language resource for rabbit care and health, reaching around 500,000 visitors per month. How to Rabbit brings this knowledge to an international English-speaking audience. The English content is translated and adapted by Erika Kühne Escobar and medically reviewed by Viola Schillinger.

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