Can rabbits eat dried apricot?
Quick verdict
Unsafe
Key risk
Concentrated sugar can cause serious digestive upset.
Why
Dried apricot is too sugary for rabbits and should be avoided.
Can rabbits eat dried apricot, and why?
Dried apricot is too sugary for rabbits and should be avoided. Concentrated sugar can cause serious digestive upset.
Rabbits are herbivores: roughly 85% of their diet should be good-quality hay or grass, plus a daily handful of leafy greens, with only small amounts of other veg and tiny occasional fruit. They have a sensitive hindgut that depends on constant fibre — sudden changes, sugar or starch can trigger dangerous gut stasis and bloat.
Warning — what to watch for
Concentrated sugar can cause serious digestive upset.
If your rabbit has eaten dried apricot, don’t wait for symptoms — contact your vet immediately, or call the Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000 (24/7, UK). Signs of a problem can include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, tremors or loss of appetite.
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Frequently asked questions
Can rabbits eat dried apricot?
Unsafe. Dried apricot is too sugary for rabbits and should be avoided.
What happens if my rabbit eats dried apricot?
Concentrated sugar can cause serious digestive upset. If your rabbit has eaten dried apricot, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is dried apricot poisonous to rabbits?
Unsafe. Dried apricot is too sugary for rabbits and should be avoided.
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