The Truth About Store-Bought Rabbit Treats (and Why Ingredients Matter)
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Let’s be honest — those bright bags of “rabbit treats” lining pet store shelves look cute, but most are about as healthy as fast food for bunnies. 🐰💔
When you flip the bag over and read the ingredients, you’ll often find things no rabbit was ever meant to eat.
What’s Really Hiding Inside
Most commercial treats contain:
- Added sugars like molasses, honey, or cane syrup
- Wheat, soy, or corn fillers that bulk up the product cheaply
- Artificial dyes and flavors to make them look “fun”
- Preservatives so they can sit in warehouses for years
These ingredients can lead to weight gain, digestive problems, and even long-term dental issues. Rabbits’ bodies are designed for high fiber, low sugar — not cookies and pellets shaped like hearts.
Nature Knows Best
Your rabbit doesn’t need artificial anything to be happy. Real herbs, flowers, and natural forage not only taste better, they support your bunny’s digestion, hydration, and emotional health.
That’s why every Willow & Hare blend — from Garden of Roses to Meadow Forage — is made with real botanicals you can recognize. No fillers, no fluff — just nature in its purest form.
How to Read a Rabbit Treat Label
Next time you’re shopping, look for:
- Ingredients you can pronounce (herbs, flowers, leaves, fruits).
- No sugar or syrup — if you see “molasses” or “honey,” skip it.
- No mystery “by-products” or “derivatives.”
- Fiber first. Ingredients like timothy hay or dried herbs should come before anything else.
If you can’t picture it growing in a garden, it doesn’t belong in your rabbit’s diet.
The Willow & Hare Difference
Our treats are small-batch, handmade, and traceable — you can see every flower, petal, and leaf that goes into each pouch.
We believe your rabbit deserves real food, not marketing fluff disguised as nutrition.
Because a happy bunny starts with what’s in their bowl. 🌸