Can rabbits eat lavender?

Q: Can rabbits eat lavender?

Lavender is safe for rabbits as an occasional treat. Fresh lavender flowers and leaves are safe for most adult rabbits. Pregnant or nursing does should not be fed lavender. Source: MediRabbit.

A quick, sourced answer from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance, with the why behind it.

Lavender

Okay sometimes

Fresh lavender flowers and leaves are safe for most adult rabbits. Pregnant or nursing does should not be fed lavender.

How much: A few small sprigs a couple of times a week. Not for pregnant or nursing does.

Source: MediRabbit

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