Can rabbits eat peanut butter?
Quick verdict
Unsafe
Key risk
Far too high in fat and sugar for a herbivore and can cause serious upset.
Why
Never give peanut butter to rabbits.
Can rabbits eat peanut butter, and why?
Never give peanut butter to rabbits. Far too high in fat and sugar for a herbivore and can cause serious 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
Far too high in fat and sugar for a herbivore and can cause serious upset.
If your rabbit has eaten peanut butter, 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 peanut butter?
Unsafe. Never give peanut butter to rabbits.
What happens if my rabbit eats peanut butter?
Far too high in fat and sugar for a herbivore and can cause serious upset. If your rabbit has eaten peanut butter, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is peanut butter poisonous to rabbits?
Unsafe. Never give peanut butter to rabbits.
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