Rabbits are, actually do not eat fruits and vegetables as their utmost source of diet.
Rabbits’ favorite source of food diet is hay. Hay is grass.
But it was mistakenly viewed when a cartoon character in looney tunes became famous.
The cartoon character is named bugs bunny.
So, a brief history regarding bugs bunny, an animated cartoon character wherein in its poster held a piece of carrot appearing that rabbits truly love carrots.
Rabbits became known through the appearance of bugs bunny when introduced during the 1940s.
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The rabbit character was popular enough to gain numerous audiences. That’s every friday night, to be exact.
Families gathered around in front of their televisions in their respective homes.
Bugs bunny best describes as knowledgeable and capable of outsmarting others.
Meanwhile, elmer fudd is a famous passionate hunter aiming to hunt bugs bunny.
Bugs bunny has this catchphrase, ”what’s up doc?.”
With that, it came to the attention that it is nice and cute to have rabbits.
Bugs bunny is a sort of fiction and was, designed to entertain people, especially for the children.
Bunny is a rabbit that can talk based on that movie while the real rabbits do not.
Bunny also had his long and thin arms, but in reality, it isn’t.
But one fact may be genuine enough is that the rabbit eats carrots which became accustomed.
Can rabbits eat carrots?
Yes, rabbits can eat carrots.
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There is no reason that rabbits cannot eat carrots.
However, there are limitations as to how you feed them.
And there is a particular study that rabbits do not eat carrots as their habitual source of food.
That was mistakenly viewed. Nonetheless, rabbits may still eat carrots but on an occasional basis or as treats.
Carrots are rich in sugar. Thus, it should be fed via small amounts.
Just like other pets that when you overfeed them, they will end up having diarrhea and intestinal problems.
When you do not want that to happen to your pet, be sure to feed them adequately.
Notwithstanding, with this misconception in the manner that bugs bunny portrayed decades ago up to now, carrot production grew and became more popular.
The more it became known, the more this misconception rooted upon anybody.
Feeding more carrots to rabbits put their health at risk.
Bugs bunny may bring joy to any of us but not to real rabbits.
There is another scenario that may enlighten everyone from the movie marlboro cowboys that david mclean died of lung cancer.
The same with bugs bunny when he got ill for obesity when the original looney tunes ceased to exist.
Bunny then died for excessive consumption of carrots.
Thus, rabbits can eat carrot but do not overfeed them.
Disadvantages of carrots
Carrot is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin a and vitamin k.
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As to vitamin a, it helps improves eyesight. It helps adjust one’s eyesight in the dark or during the night.
Vitamin k, on the other hand, a dietary supplement.
It helps with a blood clot or prevent excessive bleeding.
Carrots are good for humans and animals but, it will be dangerous when there is too much consumption.
Other vegetables, the same with the carrot that is rich in sugar, are okay but may bring causes of problems, especially when overfeeding them.
Aside from carrot, rabbits mainly have to be fed in hay or grass and other leafy vegetables.
It helps maintain a balanced diet for the rabbit.
Green leafy veggies and grasses help wear down rabbit’s teeth and keep their digestion proper.
But rabbit owners dwell on this misconception that carrot is a standard food diet for rabbits, which likely to cause tooth decay.
Although rabbits usually have tooth problems, feeding food rich in sugar worsens the case.
Carrots may also cause a digestive problem because it has to take more energy to ingest the sugar properly in its system.
Otherwise, this high sugar level may lead the rabbit to obesity and other problems.
Another is lettuce that should not be feed because it contains lactucarium that is harmful to them.
It may cause trouble in their kidney and liver. And worst may have resulted in death.
Can rabbits enjoy carrot tops?
Yes, they can enjoy eating carrot tops but on occasional treats only.
And take note that these are high in calcium.
It helps strengthen the bones and fight against tooth decay.
Rabbit food
Knowing that carrots are not the rabbit’s customary source of food diet, other foods are also suitable for them.
These are good for rabbits but should you not overfeed them.
Feed your pet a carrot top, lettuce, brussels sprouts, cucumber, and even bell peppers.
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You can also feed commercial foods to them.
Be careful in feeding because most food diet that is popular yet damages your pet’s health.
The best food diet you should feed is hay or grass because this ensures nutrients.
These leafy greens keep their tummy healthy.
Conclusion
After a thorough discussion regarding the rabbit’s best food diet, including a no-no food, give them as to what is only needed or necessary to balance their health.
Treat your rabbit occasionally.
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When introducing new food to your pet, allot a small amount, and observe whether or not there has been any sign of symptoms.
If symptoms appear, immediately stop feeding to that food.
If you think it harms your pet, consult a vet for proper medication.
