The Bearer of the Fruits (A HOT--and NOT-- safe fruit list)

[Allen Wrider]

It's officially pomegranate season here in Southern CA, which means that my husband and I will be stealing fruit from his dad's tree every three days for the next month and a half. But THIS


Is not so ideal when opening this delectable treat in our house. We have a bunny who LOVES pomegranate seeds. And if I let her, she will jump up onto my lap and stick her face right in the bowl to pig out. So without further ado, here's a list of do's and don'ts with rabbits and fruit.

YES:

• Apples
• Apricots
• Bananas
• Berries
• Cherries
• Cranberries (dried)
• Kiwis
• Mangos
• Melons
• Nectarines
• Oranges
• Papayas
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapples

NO:

• Avocado
• Tomato (mainly the plant, but I would just avoid it because it's highly acidic)
• Apple seeds
• Fruit pits or seeds

So where do pomegranate seeds fall into this category? Because if you open one, I guarantee you'll get one or all of the above reactions. Well... It's controversial. Pomegranate seeds are high in sugar, and while rabbits can eat them, they are not to be a regular treat. Once in a blue moon, should be the theory.

I'm sure I missed some, so feel free to add your own!