Help! My bunny ate an apricot. Is it safe or dangerous for my rabbit?

It shouldn't kill her, but it may cause stomach upset. Make sure she continues to eat and drink over the next couple days. Offer as much timothy hay, oat hay or similar grasses as she will eat. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or loose droppings. If she stops eating, have her seen by your veterinarian right away. Discontinue any treats for the next few days.

Eating/biting/tasting a tangerine is not harmful to rabbits. I would not be worried about this at all. As for the chocolate, if it was a small piece of chocolate, no harm will come to your rabbit. But if your rabbit was to eat a large amount of chocolate, that is a very serious situation that means an emergency visit to the veterinarian’s office. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes.

The biggest concern would be that she ate something she shouldn’t have thatcan’t be digested. If so, she may have a blockage or get gastric stasis. Keep a close eye on Mistie over the next day or two. If she stops eating, drinking or pooping, or if she becomes more lethargic than normal you will need to take her to see a vet.

A one time ingestion of a tiny amount should cause no major harm. You may see some stomach upset or a temporary slight decrease in appetite. More dangerous would be an ingestion of a large amount or multiple ingestions of small amounts over a long period of time.

thanks for reaching out about Billie Jean. Apple seeds can contain a cyanide-like compound. Unfortunately it is not possible to make rabbits regurgitate, so a veterinary visit would consist of a gastric lavage. Monitoring food and water intake, maintaining high fiber intake can stimulate gastro-intestinal passage. Good luck.

Hi Jaime! There are a lot of fruits and veggies that are safe for rabbits. Leafy greens, like kale, parsley, and cilantro should make up the bulk of their non-pellet, non-hay treats, but fruits in moderation can be great for them, too. Bits of apple, strawberry, pear, papaya, mango, banana, and apricots are good choices. Make sure that they are washed well, and that they don't encompass more than 5-10% of your rabbits' diet. Avoid avocado, all seeds and pits, and wild fruits and veggies. Good luck!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Pears and nectarines are not toxic to rabbits, so offering a small amount should be fine. You should also be feeding Fluffy a pelleted diet and as much hay as he is interested in. I hope this helps!