Can rabbits eat pansy and viola flowers?

Q: Can rabbits eat pansy and viola flowers?

Pansy and viola flowers is safe for rabbits to eat regularly. Edible pansy and viola flowers and leaves are a safe, cheerful, very low-sugar treat that brings colour and foraging interest with barely any calories. Source: House Rabbit Society.

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Pansy and viola flowers

Safe, enjoy

Edible pansy and viola flowers and leaves are a safe, cheerful, very low-sugar treat that brings colour and foraging interest with barely any calories.

How much: A few flowers or leaves as a daily garnish in the greens mix. Use only blooms grown without pesticides; florist flowers are usually treated, so avoid them.

Source: House Rabbit Society

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