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Yes, rabbits can eat plums as an occasional treat. PDSA lists plums among safe fruits in small amounts, and House Rabbit Society includes plums without the pits on its treat list. Fruit is sugary, so give a small piece of flesh, about the size of a thumbnail, a couple of times a week at most. Always remove the stone.
| Safe? | Sometimes, as a treat |
|---|---|
| How much | A thumbnail-sized piece of flesh |
| How often | Occasionally, not daily |
| Best served | Ripe, fresh, washed, stone out |
| Watch out for | The stone; tinned, dried or jam plums |
Are plums safe for rabbits?
The flesh is. PDSA says apples, grapes, pears, plums and strawberries are all safe in small amounts, giving 1/8 of an apple or pear as an example portion, and says fruit is high in sugar so should not be part of the daily diet. House Rabbit Society lists plums, without pits, among treat fruits.
Plum flesh vs stone, leaves and twigs
| Part | OK? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ripe flesh, skin on | Yes, a little | Wash first |
| Stone (pit) | No | The RSPCA says fruit pips and seeds should be removed; House Rabbit Society says plums without pits |
| Plum leaves and twigs | Yes | PDSA lists them as safe forage, from unsprayed trees |
| Prunes (dried plums) | No | Concentrated sugar |
| Tinned plums, jam, crumble | No | Added sugar |
How much plum can a rabbit have?
House Rabbit Society suggests fruit stays at about 1 teaspoon per 2 lb (0.9 kg) of rabbit a day at most. For an average rabbit that is a small piece of plum flesh, about the size of your thumbnail. We would give it a couple of times a week at most, never every day, in line with PDSA's advice that fruit is not part of the daily diet.
If your rabbit swallows or gets hold of a plum stone, take it away and ring your vet for advice, especially if they go off their food or stop passing droppings.
Who should skip plums?
PDSA says fruit should be avoided for overweight rabbits. Rabbits with a sensitive stomach or soft droppings should skip fruit altogether, and young rabbits should not have fruit until they are well used to greens.
How to give plum
- Wash it and take out the stone. Cut the flesh off the stone, and bin the stone.
- Cut a small piece. About a thumbnail-sized chunk.
- Use it as a reward. Hand it over at training time or hide it in hay.
Other fruit treats
Similar stone fruits follow the same rules: see peaches and cherries, or try a slice of apple without pips. See our rabbit food list, the rabbit diet guide and the rabbit care hub.
Questions owners ask
Can rabbits eat plum skin?
Yes. The skin is part of the flesh piece and fine once washed. Just make sure the stone is out.
Can rabbits eat plum leaves?
Yes. PDSA lists plum leaves and twigs as safe forage for rabbits. Only use them from trees you know have not been sprayed.
Can rabbits eat prunes?
No. Prunes are dried plums with concentrated sugar. Fresh plum flesh in a small piece is the better treat.
How often can rabbits eat plums?
Occasionally, a couple of times a week at most. PDSA says fruit is high in sugar and should not be part of the daily diet.
