Can dogs catch Myxomatosis from catching a rabbit

[SuzeH]

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Hi,

I'm a newcomer to this site, as I don't have a dog of my own, but I have a springer spaniel staying with me, and he ate a rabbit yesterday whilst on his walk (I suspect that's he's done it more than once when he disappears in the woods). I don't know whether he caught the rabbit, or whether he found it already dead. Someone later told me that the rabbits have myxomatosis.

Should I be concerned and do I need to consult a vet? He is his normal self, and showing no adverse signs.

Hope someone can advise.

Thanks.

 

[tatsblisters]

Hi,
I'm a newcomer to this site, as I don't have a dog of my own, but I have a springer spaniel staying with me, and he ate a rabbit yesterday whilst on his walk (I suspect that's he's done it more than once when he disappears in the woods). I don't know whether he caught the rabbit, or whether he found it already dead. Someone later told me that the rabbits have myxomatosis.

Should I be concerned and do I need to consult a vet? He is his normal self, and showing no adverse signs.

Hope someone can advise.

Thanks.

Dont worry about it but he may need worming as rabbits are known to carry tape worms.atb tats