Can Dogs Catch Myxomatosis?

[Suerose]

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Does anyone know if dogs can catch myxomatosis? The one that Grace caught this afternoon was a bit puffy around the eyes, and although she didn't eat any of it she did have it in her mouth for a fair while. I've tried googling for an answer and opinion seems to be divided, and since it is bank holiday weekend I'd rather not disturb the vet unnecessarily.

 

[galty]

Does anyone know if dogs can catch myxomatosis? The one that Grace caught this afternoon was a bit puffy around the eyes, and although she didn't eat any of it she did have it in her mouth for a fair while. I've tried googling for an answer and opinion seems to be divided, and since it is bank holiday weekend I'd rather not disturb the vet unnecessarily.

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No they cant.

Its a blood diease only caught rabbits.

http://www.justanswer.com/questions/2b2ug-...omatosis-biting

 

[Whippets Rule]

:lol: No definitely not, only rabbits can get Myxo.

 

[sof]

no just rabbits can catch it your dog will be fine :thumbsup:

 

[pippywhippet]

No nothing to worry about- it is a horrible disease but dogs cannot get it- mine have regularly caught myxi rabbits with no ill effects at all

 

[Jillb]

Although dogs can't get mixy themselves they can apparently carry the disease home and give it to any pet rabbits you may have.