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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.


==Good Worms==
==Passalurus ambiguus (Pinworm)==


===Pot Worm===
===Etiology (cause)===
Pot Worm VS Pot Worm
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.  
*Are your rabbits in cages? Probably NOT A PIN WORM.


Marta Wajngarten
===Clinical Signs===
pin worms wouldn't just be falling out of your rabbit for you to see unless the rabbits were given a dewormer that stunned the pin worms and caused them to fall out. Even then, they would be encased inside the poop. You would have to break apart the poops to free the pin worms in order to take this pic.
- Often asymptomatic in light infections 
- Heavy infections: perianal irritation, scratching, reduced growth rates, occasionally diarrhea 


Sarah Reid
===Treatment, Prevention, and Control===
  rabbits can't give humans pinworms, nor can humans give rabbits pinworms. I mean, I suppose technically, some rabbit pinworm somewhere could mutate enough to be able to infect a human and become the subject of scientific literature around the world, but my non PhD self says that seems unlikely.  
- Fenbendazole (20 mg/kg orally for 5 days) is effective  
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/gen_info/faqs.html?fbclid=IwAR1vwrmAJmXff4srTBYzLprmHrPHhXOxAZiyvvuCsdYu7qvM3XhkEW8z44U#pets
- Pyrantel pamoate is an alternative treatment 
- Strict cage hygiene and removal of fecal material to reduce reinfection  


Catherine O'Reilly
Reference: 
Syphacia muris is zoonotic and commonly found in humans. Caged rabbits dont just get pinworm. I'd be concerned rodents are in or around the rabbit feed or cages.
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] 


==Bad Worms==


===Pin Worm===
==Trichostrongylus spp. (Stomach Worms)==
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/Parasitic_diseases/Pass/Pass_en.htm?fbclid=IwAR3xm9gIMZpsQz7eGjVK-r6UdiOrzGAlKoFxRrdMOgo_U7x_DJP1pEydDGQ


===Whip Worm===
===Etiology (cause)===
Trichostrongylus species infect the stomach and small intestine. Rabbits become infected through ingestion of larvae from contaminated food or bedding. 


===Tape Worm===
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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