Is beetroot safe for rabbits?

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There has been some discussion about beetroot—it’s the leaves that are the concern due to their high oxalate content. In most plants, this content increases with the age of the plant, so a small amount of fresh leaves should be OK, but the more aged leaves should be avoided, as oxalate can lead to kidney damage.

Beetroot itself should be ok in small quantities, but it is quite starchy and probably isn’t a good thing to feed them in general. Be aware that it can cause a dramatic urine colour change!