Guest Eyeblaura Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We have a lot of wild rabbits. I was out in the backyard playing with the kids and Enzo today and I look over and thought Enzo was eating grass. Upon further inspection he is sniffing out and eating rabbit poop. Gross! He doesn't eat his own poop, thankfully. I am assuming although this is gross it isn't harmful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We have a lot of wild rabbits. I was out in the backyard playing with the kids and Enzo today and I look over and thought Enzo was eating grass. Upon further inspection he is sniffing out and eating rabbit poop. Gross! He doesn't eat his own poop, thankfully. I am assuming although this is gross it isn't harmful? Oh yeah, rabbit and deer poo are delicacies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eyeblaura Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We have a lot of wild rabbits. I was out in the backyard playing with the kids and Enzo today and I look over and thought Enzo was eating grass. Upon further inspection he is sniffing out and eating rabbit poop. Gross! He doesn't eat his own poop, thankfully. I am assuming although this is gross it isn't harmful? Oh yeah, rabbit and deer poo are delicacies Yumm! Next time I'll offer him an after snack mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest verthib Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Omg Gracie does this ALL THE TIME. We finally put a stool guard on her muzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I believe they can get parasites from eating rabbit poop. At least our female dog, who was a devoted rabbit poo eater, was frequently afflicted with coccidia. I just confirmed via Google that yes, dogs can get coccidia from rabbit poop. You want to prevent her from doing this is you can. Try a muzzle with a stool guard. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirsmom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What about tapeworms? Cats get them from eating the rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eyeblaura Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I believe they can get parasites from eating rabbit poop. At least our female dog, who was a devoted rabbit poo eater, was frequently afflicted with coccidia. I just confirmed via Google that yes, dogs can get coccidia from rabbit poop. You want to prevent her from doing this is you can. Try a muzzle with a stool guard. Good info! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gomiesmom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yes - as the other wise member pointed out -they DO get coccidia from Rabbit poop ! It's like a delacacy to my little Lilly - she loves it. I get so frustrated w/ her and the poop. She's had Coccidia TWICE. Use poop guard, but she is not aways muzzled, we have a fence, but we alternate w/ our two - if we don't want them to run; one is on a leash and one is free & sometimes both are leashed, like before & after dinner; even w/ Lil on a leash , she finds it -- & she LOVES it.... ugggggggggg . Also, per my vet, they do not ALWAYS shed the coccidia in each bowl movement, so multiple tests are required for us if we suspect. I take in just poop sometimes & they test it & call me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Rabbit coccidia (Eimeria) is a different genus from dog coccidia (Isospora). The rabbit coccidia does not actually infect dogs. You can sometimes find it in the stool of dogs that have eaten rabbit poop, but it's just passing through, doesn't cause any problems, and doesn't need to be treated. They can only get the rabbit tapeworms by eating the rabbit itself. There really aren't any parasites that dogs can specifically from eating rabbit (or deer) poop. I have both in my backyard and let my dogs enjoy. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Quiet Man got Coccidia from eating rabbit poop. Since it's impossible to clean it up since there are so many pellets, a muzzle with stool guard is your best bet. Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 all three of mine say " YUMM can we come over for desert!!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgirl1 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Rabbit coccidia (Eimeria) is a different genus from dog coccidia (Isospora). The rabbit coccidia does not actually infect dogs. You can sometimes find it in the stool of dogs that have eaten rabbit poop, but it's just passing through, doesn't cause any problems, and doesn't need to be treated. They can only get the rabbit tapeworms by eating the rabbit itself. There really aren't any parasites that dogs can specifically from eating rabbit (or deer) poop. I have both in my backyard and let my dogs enjoy. Glad to hear this, since my new boy, Ian, definitely considers rabbit poop a delicacy! I tried muzzling him, but he just spends his whole time in the yard trying to get the muzzle off! So if he can just feast when he wants, it would be preferable. With the new fallen snow, I can easily see where the poop is and remove it. Previous to the snow it was all camoflaged!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ah, rabbit poop -- my girls think it's like caviar. I do keep a stool guard in their muzzle though, so they don't often get a chance to graze on it. Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I asked our vet about it and said since rabbits in our area are healthy, rabbit poop wont hurt them. Their immune systems can handle it. However, it 's not something I encourage, but I don't worry if they find some and eat it. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 My bulldog eats rabbit poo too, she thinks they are little hidden treats Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've had a dog that's been a rabbit-poop eater for 5 years. No issues at all. If the dog is kept up to date on all shots, and has regular vet visits, I don't see a problem, other than the gross factor. (no face-kisses allowed with the poop mouth). Of course, this may be different in different parts of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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