Not exact matches
It is
also acquired from contaminated thorns or thistles, or by direct contact with an
infected rabbit.
Cats can
also become
infected with a variety of other tapeworms from eating rats, mice,
rabbits, squirrels, fish, and certain insects.
Dogs can
also get them by eating infested wild game, such as
rabbits, that have eaten
infected flea larvae.
Ringworm is actually a fungus, not a worm, and is transmitted by touching the fur or skin of an
infected animal, especially cats, though ringworm can
also infect dogs, horse, ferrets,
rabbits and guinea pigs.
It is
also a contagious disease that can spread by direct contact with an
infected rabbit, contact with contaminated objects, or a doe (mother) can pass it on to her kits.
It is most commonly recognized in cats (often kittens) and dogs, although
rabbits and rodents can
also become
infected.
Try to avoid letting your bunny on grass that may be
infected and
also avoid picking grass from nature strips for your
rabbit to eat where dogs have toileted.
Of course, you and your veterinarian many
also see your
rabbit scratching or biting at the
infected areas, and
also possibly see small white worms around the anus or in the feces.