Hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD as it is commonly known, is a highly contagious viral illness that usually affects young children. In the United States, summer and early fall are the most common times for outbreaks; however, in more tropical areas of the nation, outbreaks can occur any time of the year.
According to Y-NotBunnies.com, watermelon rinds are safe for rabbits to eat. However, watermelon and watermelon rinds should only be given to rabbits as an occasional treat. Too much watermelon can cause stomach upset due to the high amounts of sugar found in the fruit. Continue Reading.
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) is most vulnerable to rabbit browsing when the sprouts first appear in early spring. Broccoli is one of the preferred vegetable plants for rabbits to eat in the garden. Peppers (Capsicum frutescens) do not grow into tall plants. Therefore, they remain a source of food for rabbits throughout the growing season. Rabbits eat the leaves as well as the branches of pepper plants.