Can rabbits eat stock cubes?
Quick verdict
Unsafe
Key risk
Extreme salt, onion and garlic are all harmful to rabbits.
Why
Rabbits must never have stock cubes.
Can rabbits eat stock cubes, and why?
Rabbits must never have stock cubes. Extreme salt, onion and garlic are all harmful to rabbits.
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
Extreme salt, onion and garlic are all harmful to rabbits.
If your rabbit has eaten stock cubes, 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 stock cubes?
Unsafe. Rabbits must never have stock cubes.
What happens if my rabbit eats stock cubes?
Extreme salt, onion and garlic are all harmful to rabbits. If your rabbit has eaten stock cubes, contact your vet or the Animal PoisonLine (01202 509000) straight away — don’t wait for symptoms.
Is stock cubes poisonous to rabbits?
Unsafe. Rabbits must never have stock cubes.
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