Can rabbits eat plum?
Quick verdict
Caution
Key risk
The stone contains cyanide and the flesh is very high in sugar.
Why
Plums are best avoided for rabbits; never the stone.
Can rabbits eat plum, and why?
Plums are best avoided for rabbits; never the stone. The stone contains cyanide and the flesh is very high in sugar.
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
The stone contains cyanide and the flesh is very high in sugar.
If your rabbit has eaten plum, 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 plum?
Caution. Plums are best avoided for rabbits; never the stone.
What happens if my rabbit eats plum?
The stone contains cyanide and the flesh is very high in sugar. If your rabbit has eaten plum, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is plum poisonous to rabbits?
Caution. Plums are best avoided for rabbits; never the stone.
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