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Can rabbits eat carrots?

Only a little

Carrots are high in sugar and only a treat (RSPCA, RWAF). Carrot tops, on the other hand, are a good choice (RSPCA).

How to serve it: a small piece; carrot tops more often

Questions

Can rabbits eat carrots every day?

No, only now and then and in small amounts.

Can guinea pigs eat carrots?

Yes, but only a little. Merck advises small amounts of carrot only as a treat. Carrot tops, however, are a good choice (PDSA, Royal Veterinary College).

Sources

Last checked: October 2026

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