Are you suppose to worm rabbits and if so what, and how often?thanks
2007-12-28 14:19:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
We used to worm ours because we were told that lops needed to be wormed. I got out of lops, and into other breeds, therefore I just dropped the idea altogether. I believe if it's indoors you won't need to worm it, but if you want to, you can buy a tube of apple flavored horse wormer from a tack store and give your rabbit a small (like less than a turn of the ring at the top). It will be very messy and personally I've never lost a rabbit to parasites so I wouldn't try it.
2007-12-28 17:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by missknightride 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Rabbits generally don't get worms the same way a dog or cat would. They can get some worm type things, but a vet can chec for them by testing the rabbits poop. If they find something, then medication is given.
Talk to a rabbit savvy vet about what kind or worms a bunny can get.
2007-12-28 23:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kate M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worm mine with Ivermectin 2-3 times a year, possibly more often if they seem to have trouble keeping weight on.
2007-12-28 22:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by RabbitMage 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have been worming rabbits for years. Our rabbits coats and flesh is always in better condition with worming routine. Ivermectin or equimax work well. 1/4 cc on day 1. Then in 7 to 1o days, give another 1/4 cc. I use the same dose for all sizes. Don't deworm in summer or if under 5-6 months of age. If the rabbit has had a lot of stress, wait a few days, just keep separated from herd. I worm 1x/yr, or 2x/yr if there is any issues with weight loss on a rabbit. Worming is a great way to fight ear mites, fleas, lice, fur mites, internal worms. Some rabbit lines may be more sensitive to worming if they come from a herd that was not wormed on regular basis ( i.e. some meat breeders do not worm therefore the rabbits may be more sensitive to worming product, use smaller dose initially to see how animal responds to wormer). I have never lost a rabbit due to worming process with either of these produces.
2014-06-08 00:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have had rabbits for years they spend time outside in the summer and we give them fresh grass and clover from outside I've never heard of rabbits getting worms check with a vet
2007-12-28 22:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by big nickel 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Nope. No worming, no shots.
But then, mine's an indoor bunny.
2007-12-28 22:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by welonheadmoo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
my frend had a rabbit
and she didnt
2007-12-28 22:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by ☺♥~K☼☼L BREEZI~♥☻ 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
nope
2007-12-28 22:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by Shelby L 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dotn know but it sounds intersting i thought they were vegetarians
2007-12-28 22:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋