LittlemouseLilly
Young Bun
I currently have a cat with a cold and now my dog has developed a cold, can rabbits catch a virus from another species? I am curious as two of my buns are house rabbits.
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RedFraggle
Warren Veteran
It could be a bacteria called bordetella bronchiseptica. It can cause cold and flu type symtpoms in all 3 species. I would get everyone checked out and get the cat and dog on antibiotics.
LittlemouseLilly
Young Bun
Thank you have been to the vets and that's what it is dog is on antibiotics and we are aware there is a risk to the bunnies so all communal drinking bowls have been removed and we will be doing a through clean and trying to minimise contact. As well as keeping an eye on the rest of the cats. Vet didn't think there was any value to putting non sick pets on meds and I agree. So now we just keep our fingers crossed.
Because the cat present first and is really mild that's why we got the initial diagnosis of feline cold.
Because the cat present first and is really mild that's why we got the initial diagnosis of feline cold.
LittlemouseLilly
Young Bun
Forgot to mention the cat was seen by the vet as he was the first to present we didn't just assume he had a cold
RedFraggle
Warren Veteran
Sounds like you have it all in hand. :thumb: Hope the dog is soon better.
