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Can mice transmit diseases or parasites to my pet rabbit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 1.5 lbs

can mice harm rabbits?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2018

I am not sure what you are worried about exactly. Are you talking about them physically harming them or transmitting diseases to them? A mouse physically harming a rabbit is unlikely. Transmitting disease is possible but not likely unless there is a lot of direct contact. The most common thing for them to transmit would be external parasites (mites, fleas, etc) but transmitting respiratory diseases is also possible. If this doesn't answer your question you are welcome to post again. Be as specific as possible so we can help you better. Thanks!

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