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Good worm vs Bad worm .
=Parasitic Worm Infections in Rabbits=
Its like only 4 worms exist . And if its white its bad . And red is a good .. but there is like thousands of worms  Not All worms are bad.


Pin Worm VS Pot Worm
==Passalurus ambiguus (Pinworm)==


===Etiology (cause)===
Passalurus ambiguus is the most common nematode in domestic rabbits. Transmission occurs via ingestion of infective eggs shed in feces. 


Were they found IN THE RABBIT , or IN THE COMPOST?
DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005] 
Are the rabbits showing any signs of hair it weight loss? Itchy butts? If not . Probably not a pin worm.  
 
Have you butchered recently? They will be obvious in the intestines... if not .. its NOT a pin worm.  
===Clinical Signs===
Are your rabbits in cages? Probably NOT A PIN WORM.
- Often asymptomatic in light infections 
- Heavy infections: perianal irritation, scratching, reduced growth rates, occasionally diarrhea 
 
===Treatment, Prevention, and Control===
- Fenbendazole (20 mg/kg orally for 5 days) is effective 
- Pyrantel pamoate is an alternative treatment 
- Strict cage hygiene and removal of fecal material to reduce reinfection 
 
Reference: 
Boag, B. & Thomas, R. (2006). The life cycle and transmission of Passalurus ambiguus in rabbits. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 137(3–4), 347–353. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005] 
 
 
==Trichostrongylus spp. (Stomach Worms)==
 
===Etiology (cause)===
Trichostrongylus species infect the stomach and small intestine. Rabbits become infected through ingestion of larvae from contaminated food or bedding. 
 
DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014] 
 
===Clinical Signs===
- Weight loss 
- Poor coat quality 
- Diarrhea in heavy infections 
- Reduced feed conversion 
 
===Treatment, Prevention, and Control===
- Fenbendazole and albendazole are effective against gastrointestinal nematodes 
- Pasture management and avoiding contaminated feed reduces risk 
 
Reference: 
Rommel, M. et al. (2004). Gastrointestinal helminths in rabbits: epidemiology and control. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 123(1–2), 145–159. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014] 
 
 
==Obeliscoides cuniculi (Stomach Worm)==
 
===Etiology (cause)===
Obeliscoides cuniculi inhabits the stomach mucosa of rabbits. Infection occurs via ingestion of larvae in contaminated forage. 
 
DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2 10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2] 
 
===Clinical Signs===
- Gastritis 
- Anorexia 
- Weight loss
- Poor body condition 
 
===Treatment, Prevention, and Control===
- Benzimidazoles (fenbendazole, albendazole) are effective 
- Prevent by limiting access to contaminated pastures 
 
Reference: 
Boag, B. (1984). Helminth parasites of wild rabbits in Scotland. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 15(2), 121–127. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2 10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2] 
 
 
==Cestodes (Tapeworms: Cittotaenia spp.)==
 
===Etiology (cause)===
Cittotaenia spp. infect the small intestine of rabbits. Transmission occurs when rabbits ingest oribatid mites carrying larval stages.
 
DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8 10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8] 
 
===Clinical Signs===
- Usually subclinical 
- Heavy burdens: weight loss, digestive upset, diarrhea 
 
===Treatment, Prevention, and Control===
- Praziquantel is effective against cestodes 
- Prevent by avoiding access to mite-contaminated pastures 
 
Reference: 
Eira, C. et al. (2001). The prevalence of cestodes in wild and domestic rabbits in Portugal. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 96(4), 227–234. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8 10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8]

Latest revision as of 00:26, 18 August 2025

Parasitic Worm Infections in Rabbits[edit | edit source]

Passalurus ambiguus (Pinworm)[edit | edit source]

Etiology (cause)[edit | edit source]

Passalurus ambiguus is the most common nematode in domestic rabbits. Transmission occurs via ingestion of infective eggs shed in feces.

DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005

Clinical Signs[edit | edit source]

- Often asymptomatic in light infections - Heavy infections: perianal irritation, scratching, reduced growth rates, occasionally diarrhea

Treatment, Prevention, and Control[edit | edit source]

- Fenbendazole (20 mg/kg orally for 5 days) is effective - Pyrantel pamoate is an alternative treatment - Strict cage hygiene and removal of fecal material to reduce reinfection

Reference: Boag, B. & Thomas, R. (2006). The life cycle and transmission of Passalurus ambiguus in rabbits. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 137(3–4), 347–353. DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.005


Trichostrongylus spp. (Stomach Worms)[edit | edit source]

Etiology (cause)[edit | edit source]

Trichostrongylus species infect the stomach and small intestine. Rabbits become infected through ingestion of larvae from contaminated food or bedding.

DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014

Clinical Signs[edit | edit source]

- Weight loss - Poor coat quality - Diarrhea in heavy infections - Reduced feed conversion

Treatment, Prevention, and Control[edit | edit source]

- Fenbendazole and albendazole are effective against gastrointestinal nematodes - Pasture management and avoiding contaminated feed reduces risk

Reference: Rommel, M. et al. (2004). Gastrointestinal helminths in rabbits: epidemiology and control. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 123(1–2), 145–159. DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.10.014


Obeliscoides cuniculi (Stomach Worm)[edit | edit source]

Etiology (cause)[edit | edit source]

Obeliscoides cuniculi inhabits the stomach mucosa of rabbits. Infection occurs via ingestion of larvae in contaminated forage.

DOI: 10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2

Clinical Signs[edit | edit source]

- Gastritis - Anorexia - Weight loss - Poor body condition

Treatment, Prevention, and Control[edit | edit source]

- Benzimidazoles (fenbendazole, albendazole) are effective - Prevent by limiting access to contaminated pastures

Reference: Boag, B. (1984). Helminth parasites of wild rabbits in Scotland. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 15(2), 121–127. DOI: 10.1016/0304-4017(84)90117-2


Cestodes (Tapeworms: Cittotaenia spp.)[edit | edit source]

Etiology (cause)[edit | edit source]

Cittotaenia spp. infect the small intestine of rabbits. Transmission occurs when rabbits ingest oribatid mites carrying larval stages.

DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8

Clinical Signs[edit | edit source]

- Usually subclinical - Heavy burdens: weight loss, digestive upset, diarrhea

Treatment, Prevention, and Control[edit | edit source]

- Praziquantel is effective against cestodes - Prevent by avoiding access to mite-contaminated pastures

Reference: Eira, C. et al. (2001). The prevalence of cestodes in wild and domestic rabbits in Portugal. *Veterinary Parasitology*, 96(4), 227–234. DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4017(01)00394-8

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