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Can bunnies eat lettuce?

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Myth #3 - Rabbits eat lettuce. Rabbits shouldn't eat some lettuces (e.g. iceberg) as they contain lactucarium which can be harmful in large quantities. Some lettuce is "worse" than others - light-coloured varieties are high in water and have very little nutritional value, so are not recommended. read more

Darker, more leafy and fibrous varieties (e.g. romaine lettuce) should be fed, as they are higher in fibre and actual nutrients. Introduce gradually to avoid digestive problems. Large amounts of lettuce, for a rabbit unused to it, can cause digestive upsets. Myth #4 - Rabbits should be fed big bowlfuls of commercial food. Eating too much commercial food (pellets/nuggets/muesli) can cause weight gain and prevent eating enough hay and/or grass. read more

Rabbits can eat lettuce, but too much can be dangerous, and some kinds of lettuce are more dangerous than others. Light-coloured lettuces (like iceberg and Romaine hearts) should be avoided entirely: rabbits shouldn't eat them because they don't have any nutritional value and they can lead to diarrhea and other illnesses. read more

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