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Worms & Parasites
in Pet Rabbits
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Worms and Parasites in Pet Rabbits
There are many species of internal parasites that can and
have infected pet rabbits. However, because most domestic
rabbits are raised on wire and are kept in individual cages
or hutches, they are seldom much of a problem.
Dogs, cats, poultry, rats, mice, and wild rabbits should be
kept away from the rabbit area, as many species of worms
can be transmitted from them to the pet rabbit.
The most common parasite transmitted is the tapeworm.
Contamination of hutches, food or water, or feed contaminated
by animal fecal material can pass tapeworm onto the
rabbits. Feeding uncooked rabbit entrails to dogs or cats
can infect them with tapeworms.
Signs & Symptoms of Worms & Parasites in Pet Rabbits
Signs of worms in pet rabbits include unthriftiness, dull fur,
diarrhea, cysts, and mucous or blood in the droppings. If you
suspect worms in a pet rabbit, take the rabbit and a small
sample of it's droppings to the veterinarian.
Treatment for Worms & Parasites in Pet Rabbits
Only a veterinarian can determine what type of worm the
rabbit has and the treatment for it.
External parasites, such as fleas, ticks, mange, and ear mites
can also infect rabbits. Again, the correct treatment needs to be
advised by your vet, as many products used on other pets can be
toxic to pet rabbits.
See Also:
Index of All Rabbit Care & Bunny
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