Worms in rabbits

[Lord Trellis]

So recently some of my birds contracted a worm infection which are being treated with medication from the vets. I want to keep a look out for signs of worms in my bunnies I know there might not be any obvious symptoms. I want to check them for worms or look for any signs that they might have worms. Are there any specific things rabbits do when they have worms? would they show in there droppings?

 

[Lord Trellis]

I think I'm good. There are no worms in there droppings but I will continue to monitor any signs just as a precaution.

 

[tonibun]

Rabbits don't tend to get worms and it seems to be mainly Pin worms if they do get them but it's good to check the litter tray every day.

 

[Lord Trellis]

My rabbits eat a lot, like when I give hay or treats they go at it like they haven't been fed for a month and its all gone in less than an hour, that made me think think they might have worms too but there all good. Lamb Chop is the only one who doesn't eat everything all in one go.

 

[Lord Trellis]

The birds probably already had worms when I got them. The thing about worms is that they can lay dormant for a long time inside an animal. I'll keep my eye open for pin worms. It was the tape worm that was more of a concern.

 

[InspectorMorse]

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http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Parasitic_diseases/Nem_gen/Nematodes.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Parasitic_diseases/tapeworm.htm