Why is my dog having diarrhea after eating rabbit droppings?

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• Answered By Christie Long, DVM

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Although dogs can get a species of the parasite Coccidia from eating rabbit droppings, it usually doesn't make them sick. We'll find it on a fecal float test, but it's unlikely to be the cause of your dog's diarrhea. There may be other parasites present, or another cause of the diarrhea, such as a food sensitivity or food allergy.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 5th, 2017

  Oh that was naughty of Ruby to eat rabbit poop! Dogs truly eat the grossest things, don't they?! It is concerning that there might be some blood in her poop, and I would monitor it for now. Should the blood in her poop continue, I would have her seen by a vet as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can try a home remedy to see if that helps with the diarrhea. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away.

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on August 22nd, 2017

  Discontinue feeding milk. Offer high fiber foods such as timothy hay and similar grasses. Commercial pellets can be offered in small amounts. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Make sure she continues to eat and drink to prevent gut stasis and dehydration.
  If she stops eating, have her examined or rechecked by a veterinarian immediately.

  

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