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Pinworms

Jocelyn

Mama Doe
Over the weekend I've noticed a couple of pinworms in Shadow's poop [YUCK YUCK YUCK!!] I'm going to treat him and Kitten [as I guess it's likely she'll have them too though I've not seen any in her poop yet] but I was wondering.. they look so much like the human parasite threadworm - should I be worried? Can I get these worms from my bunny? As far as I've been able to research, they're a different species to the human parasite but I want to know! This is the one thing that REALLY grosses me out!
 
Don't worry...I'm 99% sure that humans can't catch rabbit pinworms.

It's wise to wash your hands thoughly after handling them though, 'cos humans can catch some other nasties from rabbits. (I always forget towash mine :oops: )

Amy
 
Thanks, that's reassuring.. still gives me the heebi jeebies though!!

I know I should but I usually don't unless I've been cleaning them out, I guess some people find that icky but it's normal for me but you're right, I don't even want to risk it!!
 
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