Yes, Rabbits Can Eat Blueberries! But Follow These 4 Tips

They’re juicy and tasty for you and your rabbit seems interested, but can they partake? Yes, rabbits can eat blueberries! But there are certain tips you need to follow before you start sharing one of your favorite fruits. You need to consider freshness/cleanliness and follow through with a gradual introduction while gauging how your rabbit responds. Learn what else to consider below!

Yes, Rabbits Can Eat Blueberries! But Follow These 4 Tips

1. Wash Your Fresh Fruit

Even if you just bought your blueberries, be sure to check that they’re all fresh and remove any that seem questionable. Then, wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt, bacteria, and pesticides. A water and vinegar solution can rid them of any impurities (just be sure to follow up with a good rinse).

2. Start Slow

Although your rabbit may initially love the flavor of blueberries, as with any introduction to a new food, start slow. You don’t want to let your rabbit indulge and later feel uncomfortable. Start with little tastes (one blueberry per week) and if your rabbit enjoys the blueberries, you can give a little more each time. The maximum is two to three blueberries each week, depending on the size of your rabbit.

3. Monitor

After the first blueberry, monitor your rabbit to make sure that they’re responding well to the yummy treat. Although they may enjoy them, if blueberries don’t settle well in their tummies, you’re going to see that in their stool. So, yes, check your rabbit’s stool after feeding a blueberry for the first time just to make sure their digestive system can handle it. If anything is amiss, it’s probably a good idea to stop feeding them blueberries as treats (that just means more for you!).

4. Don’t Get Too Excited

When you realize your rabbit has an affinity for blueberries in the same way you do, you may cause your rabbit to overindulge. Moderation, like with anything, is key with your rabbit. Although they’re a natural food source, they do contain sugar. Limiting how many blueberries your rabbit eats helps to ensure that they are not exceeding their suggested sugar intake. They have small bodies, after all. They can only handle so much!

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