My rabbits are sick. Can they get tetanus and what are the symptoms?

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Can rabbits catch tetanus? My rabbits are kept in wired cages made of iron. After the rainy season all cages have rusted so bad to the point of losing joints leading to complete damage. I'd 24 rabbits. Recently 2 rabbits died due to an unknown disease and 2 other rabbits are sick with the same. Im trying my best to save them and to find out what it is. So i wanna know if it's tetanus. What are the symptoms of tetanus in rabbits? Also please suggest an efficient and happy caging for 24 rabbits. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I did some research for you and it is very uncommon for rabbits to get tetanus but not 100% impossible. Tetanus usually results in rigidity of limbs. I know this might not sound great but I would recommend taking one that recently passes away (not frozen) to your state vet lab for an autopsy. They can submit tissue sample to the lab to hopefully determine the exact cause. Also take one who is sick to the vet for blood work, possible x-rays or a fecal. Parasites can be passes between rabbits and can easily be fatal (like coccidia)

My rabbits are sick. Can they get tetanus and what are the symptoms?

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