Now, don’t get me wrong, pizza is like a heavenly gift to us humans. But when it comes to our furry little friends, bunnies, it’s a whole different story. Here’s the tea on why bunnies and pizza don’t mix:

1. Tummy Troubles: Bunnies have super sensitive tummies, sis! Their diet should mainly consist of hay, fresh veggies, and some rabbit pellets, not greasy slices of pizza loaded with cheese and toppings. Bunnies are herbivores, meaning they can’t eat cheese or meat. Think your rabbit can just barf it up if it upsets their stomach? Think again. Rabbits cannot throw up. Their digestive systems aren’t built that way. Pizza can seriously upset their delicate digestion, leading to tummy aches and messy bunny poops. Liquid bunny poop means an emergency trip to the exotic vet. No one wants that for their adorable fur baby, right?
   
2. Obesity Alert: Just like us, bunnies need to watch their waistlines too! Even if pizza was safe for them (it isn’t), pizza is high in fat and calories, which can make bunnies gain weight like there’s no tomorrow. Excess weight can cause the same problems they do in humans – arthritis, cardiovascular problems, and joint problems. They have difficulty cleaning themselves. We want our little fluffballs to stay fit and active.
   
3. Sneaky Ingredients: Pizza toppings can be a real sneaky snake, hun! Some ingredients like onions, garlic, and mushrooms are big no-nos for bunnies – they’re toxic and can mess with their health. Even the tomato sauce can be too acidic for their sensitive systems. We wouldn’t want to put our buns’ health at risk, would we?
   
4. Dental Drama: Bunnies’ teeth never stop growing! That’s why they need fibrous food like hay to chew on, to keep those pearly whites in check. Pizza is soft and doesn’t do much for their dental hygiene. We don’t want our buns dealing with gnawing pain, do we?
   
5. Say Bye to Nutrition: Pizza might be a delicious treat for us, but it’s not bunny-approved nutrition. Bunnies need a well-balanced diet to thrive, packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Most importantly, bunnies need raw veggies. Pizza simply doesn’t cut it, babes!
   
6. Habitual Hazards: If we start feeding our buns pizza, they might get a little too obsessed with it, and that’s not good news. Bunnies can be picky eaters, and we don’t want them refusing their healthy rabbit food for a slice of cheesy goodness every day!

So, my fabulous friends, let’s keep pizza for ourselves and shower our bunnies with love by giving them a bunny-friendly diet! They’ll be happier, and healthier, and will hop around like the adorable fluffsters they are. And remember, when in doubt about your bunny’s diet, always consult a rabbit-savvy vet!

Stay fierce and bunny-friendly!

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