Can rabbits eat nuts?
RSPCA Australia lists nuts among foods not to feed rabbits. The University of Florida advises against them too, and the House Rabbit Society says never to feed pellets with nuts mixed in.
Good to know: Unsprayed hazel branches to gnaw on are fine, though (TVT), and rabbits love the leaves too (RWAF).
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Questions
Can guinea pigs eat nuts?
Better not. VCA says nuts are too high in fat and carbohydrates for guinea pigs, and the Royal Veterinary College says not to feed them. Woodgreen adds that guinea pigs can’t digest them properly.
Sources
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my rabbits?
- University of Florida Small Animal Hospital – How to care for your pet rabbit
- House Rabbit Society – Diet
- TVT Merkblatt Nr. 157: Heimtiere – Kaninchen (2019)
- RWAF – Greens, Veg and Herbs
Last checked: October 2026