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Why won't my rabbit eat pellets? Should I limit fruits and veggies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 6 months and 21 days old | 5 lbs

My rabbits hardly eat any of their feed. They always only want their vegetables and fruit. I was wondering what I should do? Should I cut back on their fruits and veggies or continue with the fruits and veggies? They eat only a couple bites of their pellets a day.. it worries me! They do eat their hay!

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Blue. Fruit is not healthy for rabbits in the first place. Vegetables should be limited to 1/2-1 cup per day, depending on the size of the rabbit. Hay is the healthiest for them to eat. Pellets should be minimal also. Good luck.

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