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Cherries: tiny portions only—an infrequent rabbit treat.

Cherries

Prunus avium

Yes—rabbits can eat cherries as an occasional treat if every pit is removed. Keep the fruit tiny next to unlimited hay, and never offer pits, stems, or leaves.

Guideline: Sometimes Treats

Type: Fruits

Other Names: Sweet cherry, stone fruit cherry

Cherries are small red fruits with a pit in the center. They can also be found in a dark red color

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Is Cherries item toxic?

Cherry flesh is not poisonous in small portions, but pits, stems, and leaves carry cyanide risk and must stay out of the pen. Sugar can upset digestion if overfed.

Should I feed my pet Cherries?

Yes—as an occasional fruit treat for rabbits. Pitted flesh only—never pits, stems, or leaves.

How much can I feed them?

Offer one or two fully pitted cherries or a thin slice, not a bowl. Watch for soft stool with new fruits, and keep unlimited hay as the main diet.

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