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- 05/16/2009 at 9:42 PM
  mrmac
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  Can bunnies eat fresh papaya?
- 05/16/2009 at 9:49 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Yes! Just keep it limited due to the sugar content. Papaya is said to be beneficial because it contains an enzyme that helps hair breakdown in the gut.
- 05/16/2009 at 9:52 PM
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  Yes, it is very good for them. Fresh papay has enzymes that help break down food particles that bind together hair balls inside the GI tract. Don’t give too much papaya at a time, 1 teaspoon per day, and no seeds.
- 05/17/2009 at 4:23 AM
  RabbitPam
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  Yes, and thanks for the reminder. I have been meaning to get some for Sammy.
- 05/17/2009 at 8:05 AM
  mrmac
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  Yeah I tried it and they wouldnt touch it . They will not eat vegetables! Or fruit…besides bananas.
- 05/17/2009 at 9:13 PM
  KatnipCrzy
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  Mine would not eat fresh papaya- but they will eat it after I dehydrate it. I give more dried natural fruits to my bunnies than I do fresh anyway- they can have such a little amount that it is cheaper and more convenient to buy an apple- give them their slivers and then dehydrate the rest. I have done carrots, strawberries, blueberries and bananas this way so far.
- 05/20/2009 at 12:50 PM
  ZooLady
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  Papaya is best offered in small amounts because it is so sugary. However, it is EXCELLENT for breaking down hairballs in their systems, so I would recommend it fairly regularly!
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