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| Safe? | Yes, as a treat |
| How much | 1 thin slice for a 2 kg (4.4 lb) rabbit |
| How often | Once a week |
| Best served | Fresh, ripe, washed, stone out |
| Watch out for | The stone, leaves and twigs, tinned peaches |
Are peaches safe for rabbits?
The flesh is. The House Rabbit Society (HRS) lists peach among fruits rabbits can eat, and VetPartners, a UK vet group, includes peaches among its fruit treats. The stone is the problem: the RSPCA lists "fruit seeds/pits" among foods to avoid. Like all fruit, peach is sweet, and the Rabbit Welfare Association counts fruit as a treat for that reason. Our rabbit diet guide shows where treats fit.
How much peach can a rabbit have?
The HRS limit for all fruit is about 1 teaspoon per 900 g (2 lb) of body weight a day, and the Rabbit Welfare Association suggests fruit once or twice a week. For a 2 kg (4.4 lb) rabbit, one thin slice of peach, about 5 mm (1/4 in) thick, once a week, is plenty. Halve it for a dwarf breed, and don't give other fruit the same day.
How to prepare peach
- Wash it. Rinse the skin well under cold water.
- Remove the stone. Cut around the fruit, twist the halves apart and bin the stone where your rabbit can't reach it.
- Cut one thin slice. About 5 mm (1/4 in) thick; the skin can stay on.
- Clear up. Take away anything uneaten after an hour.
Skin, stone, leaves, tinned and dried
| Part or form | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Ripe flesh | Yes, small amounts |
| Skin, washed | Fine |
| Stone (pit) and kernel | No: the RSPCA says avoid fruit pits |
| Peach leaves and twigs | No: not on the RWAF safe list, and from the same tree as the stone |
| Tinned peaches in syrup or juice | No: extra sugar |
| Dried peach, peach juice, yoghurts | No |
Nectarines are a smooth-skinned peach and the same rules apply: flesh only, stone out, once a week.
Who should skip peaches?
Leave them out for rabbits under about 12 weeks, overweight rabbits, and any rabbit with soft droppings or a sensitive stomach.
What to offer instead
Pear and apple are easier to prepare and just as welcome. Cherries are another stone fruit that needs the stone out. See what rabbits can eat and our rabbit care guide.
Peaches and rabbits: questions
Can rabbits eat peach skin?
Yes, if it is washed. The fuzzy skin is part of the fruit and fine in a thin slice. Some rabbits pick around it, which is fine too. Always remove the stone before cutting the slice.
Can rabbits eat nectarines?
Yes, in the same way as peaches. A nectarine is a smooth-skinned peach, so give one thin slice of fresh flesh with the stone removed, about once a week, and no other fruit that day.
Can rabbits eat tinned peaches?
No. Tinned peaches sit in syrup or juice, which adds a lot of sugar to an already sweet fruit. A small slice of fresh peach is the only version worth sharing with a rabbit.
My rabbit ate a peach stone. What should I do?
Ring your vet for advice straight away. The RSPCA lists fruit pits among foods to avoid, and a large stone may also block the gut. Watch for eating less, fewer or no droppings and a hunched, quiet rabbit, and go in the same day if you see them.
