Check safe foods, treats and foods to avoid
Use this rabbit food checker to search common fruits, vegetables and treats. You will see whether rabbits can eat them, how often to offer them, what parts to remove and when to be cautious.
Search rabbit-safe foods before you feed them
This rabbit food checker helps you quickly look up common fruits, vegetables and treats before offering them to your rabbit. Search for a food to see whether it is usually safe, better as an occasional treat, needs caution or should be avoided.
Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems, so new foods should be introduced gradually. Even foods that are safe for rabbits can cause problems if they are offered too often, given in large amounts or served with unsafe parts such as seeds, stones, leaves or stems.
Use this page as a simple starting point, then read the linked full RabbitCare guide for more detail on serving size, preparation and safety.
Rabbit food checker
Type a food name, such as apple, carrot, lettuce, tomato or banana. The checker will show a simple safety result and link to the full guide where available.
Search for a food to check it.
Results include a simple safety label, serving advice, preparation tips and a link to the full RabbitCare guide where available.
Some foods are unsafe for rabbits
If you are not sure whether a food is safe, do not feed it. Contact a rabbit-savvy vet urgently if your rabbit eats something toxic, stops eating, stops pooing, seems bloated, weak or in pain.
- Chocolate
- Avocado
- Onion or garlic
- Rhubarb
- Apple seeds
- Fruit stones
- Tomato leaves
- Iceberg lettuce
- Potato
- Sweetcorn
- Mushrooms
- Nuts and seeds
Browse common rabbit foods
These cards link to your full RabbitCare food guides where available, or to the main diet guide for extra foods. Fruit should usually be treated as an occasional treat because it is high in sugar.
How to use fresh foods safely
Even safe foods should be offered carefully. A steady rabbit diet is usually safer than sudden changes.
Keep hay as the main food
Fresh hay should make up the main part of a rabbit’s daily diet and should always be available.
Introduce slowly
Add one new fresh food at a time in a small amount so you can spot any digestive upset.
Use fruit as a treat
Fruit is usually sugary, so tiny pieces offered occasionally are safer than frequent portions.
Rabbit food checker questions
Can rabbits eat fruit every day?
Fruit is best treated as an occasional treat because it is usually high in sugar. Hay and suitable greens are much more important for daily rabbit nutrition.
Can rabbits eat vegetables every day?
Many leafy greens and vegetables can be part of a rabbit’s diet, but they should be introduced gradually. Sudden diet changes can upset a rabbit’s digestion.
What should I do if my rabbit eats something unsafe?
Contact a rabbit-savvy vet for advice. This is especially urgent if your rabbit stops eating, stops pooing, seems bloated, weak, quiet, in pain or suddenly unwell.
Does this checker replace vet advice?
No. This checker provides general rabbit care information only. It does not replace advice from a rabbit-savvy vet.
When in doubt, do not feed it
Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems, so it is always better to be cautious. Search foods before feeding, introduce anything new slowly and keep hay as the main part of the diet.
If your rabbit becomes unwell, stops eating or stops pooing, contact a rabbit-savvy vet urgently.
Related rabbit care guides
More useful guides for diet, hay, health and safe rabbit care.
RabbitCare.co.uk provides general rabbit care information for UK owners. This food checker does not replace advice from a rabbit-savvy vet. If your rabbit stops eating, stops pooing, seems in pain or is suddenly unwell, contact a vet urgently.
