My rabbit has parasites. Can I treat them safely at home?

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What are parasites and how could you treat them at home? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Parasites are any organisms that live on the body & can cause irritation, infection, or other disease. Fleas, ticks, mites & lice live on the outside of the body. Parasitic worms, coccidia, giardia & others are parasites that can cause diarrhea, weight loss, bleeding & other problems inside the body, primarily in the intestines. Treatment depends on what you have. The easiest way to approach this is to take Bun Bun to your vet for a thorough exam of the outside for skin parasites, & then a stool check to see what parasites may be present in the intestines. Rabbits can be very sensitive to drugs & medications so it is always best to treat correctly & not guess & endanger her health. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My rabbit has parasites. Can I treat them safely at home?

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