Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Sometimes—rabbits can have a thin taste of ripe North American pawpaw flesh as a rare treat. Remove every seed, skip the skin, and keep portions tiny next to unlimited hay. In some regions “pawpaw” means tropical papaya—see our papaya guide if that is what you bought.
Guideline: Sometimes Treats
Type: Fruits
Other Names: American pawpaw, Indiana banana, prairie banana, poor man’s banana, custard apple (regional), Asimina triloba
Often Mistaken For
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Is Pawpaw item toxic?
Ripe pawpaw flesh is not a classic plant poison for rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas in tiny portions. Seeds and plant parts contain stronger compounds and must stay out of the bowl. Too much fruit risks excess sugar and GI upset.
Should I feed my pet Pawpaw?
Sometimes. A thin taste of ripe North American pawpaw flesh can be an occasional treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas when portions stay small next to unlimited hay.
How much can I feed them?
Offer a thin taste occasionally; remove every seed and skip the skin. Ask your veterinarian for the right portion, and use the rabbit food calculator so fruit stays a small fraction of the diet.
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