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What foods make my rabbit gain unhealthy weight or get too fat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 8 months and 4 days old | 3 lbs

What foods makes rabbits gain weight

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2017

Concentrated foods such as fruits and certain vegetables are the main causes of rabbits gaining too much weight. They can also get fat by eating too many treats and certain types of pelleted feed. Rabbits should be eating mostly grass and hay. Other foods should be fed in moderation. For more information about rabbit diet, please read the short article at the link below: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/rabbits-feeding I hope that helps and all is well with Egg.

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