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romeos mommy · 02-10-2008, 07:07 PM

We have lots of rabbits. If Romeo eats rabbit feces will he get sick?

mizzwanned · 02-10-2008, 07:15 PM

I have the same question.

romeos mommy · 02-10-2008, 07:16 PM

i'm worried about him stepping in it too.

Ellie May · 02-10-2008, 07:25 PM

I just googled it and on Yahoo Answers someone said their dog ate it and got deadly sick (don't know if it's true...). Feces is also full of bacteria and I would wonder about worms. There is no way I'd want Ellie near it.

Then there are people who say they know of nothing in rabbit feces (except maybe pinworms) that would affect a dog.

I just wouldn't take the chance.

PrestigeousYT · 02-10-2008, 07:35 PM

I think they can get coccidia from eating rabbit stool and also bird droppings.

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

nvnvgirl · 02-10-2008, 11:27 PM

I have had the same question too....we have little rabbits that come into our back yard and I'm almost positive that Max eats their droppings

...so, how do you keep them from doing that? I can't keep him out of the back yard; that's where he goes potty (and besides, the bunnies are in the front too) and runs around.

MyFairLacy · 02-10-2008, 11:38 PM

Rabbits are normally the main reservoir of Tularemia...I'm assuming it could be passed on if a dog ate the feces but don't know for sure. And I'm pretty sure you only have to worry about this in wild rabbits..

soccbydo · 02-11-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I just googled it and on Yahoo Answers someone said their dog ate it and got deadly sick (don't know if it's true...). Feces is also full of bacteria and I would wonder about worms. There is no way I'd want Ellie near it.

Then there are people who say they know of nothing in rabbit feces (except maybe pinworms) that would affect a dog.

I just wouldn't take the chance.

Scooby ate it daily in France and 4 days upon our return he was DEAD, we blamed it on Rat Poison but we were not sure, he ate Rat and Rabbit Feces, he died a horrible death.

The rabbits were wild

katrn · 02-11-2008, 12:41 AM

are they pet rabbits, or wild. We used to have pet rabbits when I was a kid and our german shepards and medium sized muts used eat the rabbit poo all the time and those dogs died from old age. If you think about it is mostly digested grass. I'm not sure what it could do to a small breed dog sorry.

katrn · 02-11-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by romeos mommy

We have lots of rabbits. If Romeo eats rabbit feces will he get sick?

how long have you been there and how long has he been eating poo

Knockz · 02-11-2008, 05:43 AM

I asked my vet about this because I was worried about it as well. We have rabits, squirrels, racoons all in our backyards.

She said try to stop them when you can. Watch them and make them avoid it as they can catch things from them.

However she said that the racoon droppings are the worst because they always have some kind of worms in it.

I think you should really watch them and if they do give them a ster NO!

I try to clean them up but the rabbit droppings are like little pellets.

chachi · 02-11-2008, 05:45 AM

I would be worried about worms and parasites

2Parises · 02-11-2008, 06:16 AM

We live in the country and have rabbits running all over the place...which means they poop all over the place.

2 of mine seem to think rabbit coco puffs are a delicacy and it is nearly impossible to keep them from finding them.

While neither have been negatively affected by it...we also don't live in an area where poisons are used.

I would absolutely do everything in your power to prevent them from eating ANYTHING they find outside.

4doggiemama · 02-11-2008, 06:24 AM

Not only do I worry what disease/worms they will pick up from eating the rabbit pellets, but getting kisses afterwards.....ugh!!!!!!

Joanne

omega · 02-11-2008, 08:16 PM

It's possible that they could pick up tapeworms or coccidia. I've heard that some dogs are more susceptable to tapeworms.

I read today that those cute wild rabbits

can have at least 5 litters a year with an average of 5 cute little bunnies

per litter. If a person has rabbits around their property how in the world could you keep your dog away from the scat from that many rabbits?

Who in the world can watch their dogs that closely every second they're outside?

I guess the answer would be to have the pups stool checked on a regular basis.

02-10-2008, 07:07 PM	#1
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02-10-2008, 07:16 PM	#3
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i'm worried about him stepping in it too. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

02-10-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I just googled it and on Yahoo Answers someone said their dog ate it and got deadly sick (don't know if it's true...). Feces is also full of bacteria and I would wonder about worms. There is no way I'd want Ellie near it. Then there are people who say they know of nothing in rabbit feces (except maybe pinworms) that would affect a dog. I just wouldn't take the chance. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶 Last edited by Ellie May; 02-10-2008 at 07:28 PM.

02-10-2008, 11:27 PM	#6
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	I have had the same question too....we have little rabbits that come into our back yard and I'm almost positive that Max eats their droppings ...so, how do you keep them from doing that? I can't keep him out of the back yard; that's where he goes potty (and besides, the bunnies are in the front too) and runs around. __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

02-10-2008, 07:35 PM	#5
PrestigeousYT YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere Out there............ Posts: 1,742	I think they can get coccidia from eating rabbit stool and also bird droppings. Deana Prestigeous Yorkies

02-10-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Rabbits are normally the main reservoir of Tularemia...I'm assuming it could be passed on if a dog ate the feces but don't know for sure. And I'm pretty sure you only have to worry about this in wild rabbits.. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-11-2008, 12:41 AM	#9
katrn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elk City, Ok Posts: 425	are they pet rabbits, or wild. We used to have pet rabbits when I was a kid and our german shepards and medium sized muts used eat the rabbit poo all the time and those dogs died from old age. If you think about it is mostly digested grass. I'm not sure what it could do to a small breed dog sorry. __________________ Kathi, mom to Cricket, Wiley and Pepper. My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am! www.okyorkierescue.org

02-11-2008, 05:43 AM	#11
Knockz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto (Brampton to be exact) Posts: 135 Blog Entries: 1	I asked my vet about this because I was worried about it as well. We have rabits, squirrels, racoons all in our backyards. She said try to stop them when you can. Watch them and make them avoid it as they can catch things from them. However she said that the racoon droppings are the worst because they always have some kind of worms in it. I think you should really watch them and if they do give them a ster NO! I try to clean them up but the rabbit droppings are like little pellets. __________________ Dim Sum's Daddy. Proud member of the Little Gentlemen's Club!

02-11-2008, 05:45 AM	#12
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would be worried about worms and parasites __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-11-2008, 06:16 AM	#13
2Parises Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 951	We live in the country and have rabbits running all over the place...which means they poop all over the place. 2 of mine seem to think rabbit coco puffs are a delicacy and it is nearly impossible to keep them from finding them. While neither have been negatively affected by it...we also don't live in an area where poisons are used. I would absolutely do everything in your power to prevent them from eating ANYTHING they find outside. __________________ Lorene, Paris, Paris, Samira, Aja and the newest addition to our family... Halle Belly Bands & Rag Quilts - http://2Parises.etsy.com

02-11-2008, 06:24 AM	#14
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Not only do I worry what disease/worms they will pick up from eating the rabbit pellets, but getting kisses afterwards.....ugh!!!!!! Joanne

02-11-2008, 08:16 PM	#15
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	It's possible that they could pick up tapeworms or coccidia. I've heard that some dogs are more susceptable to tapeworms. I read today that those cute wild rabbits can have at least 5 litters a year with an average of 5 cute little bunnies per litter. If a person has rabbits around their property how in the world could you keep your dog away from the scat from that many rabbits? Who in the world can watch their dogs that closely every second they're outside? I guess the answer would be to have the pups stool checked on a regular basis.