Can rabbits eat mint?

Q: Can rabbits eat mint?

Mint is safe for rabbits to eat regularly. Common spearmint and peppermint are safe and aromatic. Avoid unlabelled wild 'mint', a few mint-family plants are toxic. Source: House Rabbit Society.

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

Mint (spearmint, peppermint)

Safe, enjoy

Common spearmint and peppermint are safe and aromatic. Avoid unlabelled wild 'mint', a few mint-family plants are toxic.

How much: Small amounts as a flavour accent.

Guidance varies on this one, so please check with your exotic vet for your rabbit.

Source: House Rabbit Society · RWAF

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