Kiwi Fruit
Actinidia deliciosa
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Other Names: Kiwifruit, Chinese gooseberry, green kiwi
Often Mistaken For
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Is Kiwi Fruit item toxic?
Kiwi flesh is not poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. The main risks are sugar overload and loose stool if you offer too much at once.
Should I feed my pet Kiwi Fruit?
Yes—as an occasional fruit treat for rabbits and guinea pigs, and very rarely for chinchillas in tiny tastes. Skip dried sweetened kiwi and the tough skin unless your veterinarian suggests otherwise.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a dice-sized cube of ripe flesh, not a whole slice, and not every day. Introduce slowly; sudden fruit portions can upset sensitive hindguts. Use the calculator linked in this article so fruit stays a small fraction of the diet next to unlimited hay.
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