My rabbit died from E. cuniculi. Will my other rabbits get infected?

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i had a rabbit that died 2 days ago from e caniculli. will my other rabbits be infected? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 6 months and 26 days old | 2.3 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. This is a tough one because 80% of all rabbits tested for ECUN will test positive. However, this does not mean a rabbit will come down with clinical signs. Be scrupulous in your cleaning of environments & prior to handling of your rabbits. Make sure they are eating an excellent diet as the healthier a rabbit is, the more likely that it can remain asymptomatic. At the first signs of a head tilt make sure your rabbit receives immediate treatment. Even if one does show symptoms, early treatment can be the difference between recovery & death. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My rabbit died from E. cuniculi. Will my other rabbits get infected?

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