GreyhoundGirl Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 So, the Twin Terrors caught a rabbit last week and eviscerated it. I've noticed Molly's poop has been a little mucusy which is a sign of worms (no other symptoms). Can they catch worms from the rabbit? TIA- GG and the Twin Terrrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yes. Dogs can ingest, and be affected by whatever the wild prey was carrying. Please consult your vet for their recommended treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yes, for sure. I know tapeworms are often an issue in dogs that eat rabbit poop so I guess the whole rabbit would translate to all kinds of potential ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Crap! Do you KNOW how many times we've been to the vet in the last two weeks? Oh well, at least I just need to take her poop and not her. Panacur here we come. This dog is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 My dogs have routinely caught critters in the extra-large back yard. I now put a multi-purpose flea/worm protector on them. (Does not take care of all worms, but so far it's helped a lot.) Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Panacur doesn't take care of tapes.....which is most probably what your dogs will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I believe fenbendazole (Panacur) is effective against a species of tapeworm, Taenia, which some wild rabbits may carry. That's a different species from the tapeworms dogs are much more likely to contract from eating a flea. There are other things a dog can get from wild rabbits but I don't think it's common. Personally I wouldn't take my dog to the vet just from eating a kill. Though we deal just with cotton tails, no jack rabbits or hares. Doesn't hurt to call and ask if there are any likely risks in your area. It might not be a bad idea to record the date it happened just in case something came up later. Hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RachelGreyhound Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Worms have been really bad this year. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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