{"id":3123,"date":"2018-08-24T09:05:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T09:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=3123"},"modified":"2018-08-24T09:05:05","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T09:05:05","slug":"can-rabbits-eat-watermelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/can-rabbits-eat-watermelon\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Rabbits Eat Watermelon?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The majority of us love to bite into a juicy watermelon slice on a sunny day, although is it safe to share this delicious treat with our bunny companions?<\/p>\n

The plain and simple answer is Yes<\/strong>. Rabbits can eat watermelon.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In saying this, watermelon is a fruit high in sugar which should only be given to any animal in moderation. It is important to read on to find out the facts prior to jumping in and giving your bunny some watermelon slices.<\/p>\n

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Excessive consumption of watermelon can have a laxative effect. Watermelon should only be offered to adult rabbits that have a fully functioning digestive tract. We do not recommend offering a young bunny any watermelon.<\/p>\n

When offering you rabbit watermelon, always do so as a treat or reward. Watermelon should never be offered as a meal or replacement of grains.<\/p>\n

Watermelon is high in natural sugars that can be broken down in the human body. Unfortunately, these sugars cannot be broken down by a rabbit. This is fine in small amounts as the sugars will be passed in their stools although if large amounts of sugary watermelon is consumed, the rabbit’s digestive tract will struggle. Extensive amounts of watermelon can lead to loose stools, diarrhea, gas or loss of appetite in a rabbit.<\/p>\n

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