Is watermelon safe for rabbits to eat?

Question
can my daughters rabbit eat watermelon

Answer
Dear Elizabeth,

Watermelon is very sugary, so should be limited to very small treats.  But it's not poisonous, or anything.  :)

For an overview of healthy rabbit diet, please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html

and for all the best information on rabbit care, please visit:

www.rabbit.org/

Hope this helps.

Dana