Yes, rabbits can eat Mint. Mint is one of the safest herbs that we can feed rabbits. Most of the varieties are good for rabbits. Mint contains essential nutrients that help the growth of rabbits.
Some of them are dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and copper.
Do Rabbits Like To Eat Mint
It can change from time to time. Some rabbits will like to eat fresh mint leaves. Most of the time rabbits don’t like to eat mint because of its strong smell. First, you can offer them a few Mints to check whether they like it or not.
Benefits Of Mint For Rabbits
- Balanced diet: Mint is high in fiber and low in calories and sugar, three components that make up a balanced rabbit diet.
- Vitamins: Mint contains vitamins A, C, and B complex.
- Antioxidants: Herbs are known to be rich in antioxidants, and according to a study in Phytotherapy Research, mint is no different. Antioxidants have been known to avoid different illnesses like arthritis, memory loss, and even cancer.
- Minerals: Aside from vitamins, mint is also rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and copper.
Mint As A Remedy
Even in rabbits, mint has been known to aid in different ailments. Here are some ways that mint can be used as a medicine for rabbits:
- Indigestion: The high fiber content of mint plants can aid in indigestion in rabbits. It is a common go-to remedy for owners of rabbits who have digestive tract blockages.
- Loose stool: Mint can help rabbits who have loose or watery stools.
- Flatulence: While being a normal bodily function, too much flatulence can be painful. Thankfully, mint has been shown to be an effective remedy against gas, alongside other digestive problems.
- Brain performance: Because of the nutrients and minerals available in mint pants, mint is believed to aid in improving brain performance.
- Stress: The lemon balm and lavender plants have been known to reduce stress, alongside being antibacterial and antiviral.
Beware of This Variety of Mint
Pennyroyal is the only type of mint that’s toxic to rabbits and potentially poisonous to humans as well.
This creeping variety of mint plants can be identified by its small lilac flowers and its smaller, more rounded grayish-green leaves.
Be sure to properly identify the plant and the mint leaves before adding it to your rabbit’s food.
Risk Of Overfeeding Mint
Make sure to keep an eye out for the following symptoms:
- Painful bowel movements
- Straining during bowel movements
- Discolored or oddly-shaped stools
- Loss of appetite
