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.
These are some of the risks: Poisons -- make sure you wash the rinds with vegetâ¦able soap to remove pesticides, herbicides, and other poisonsOvereating -- watermelon rind has no nutritional value for rabbits, so it should be considered a treat; if rabbits eat too many treats, they'll spoil their appetite for hay and this can make them very sick.