Rabbit Eaten

[CAPT HEAVY]

Hey Guys , Just a quick question. My Bull Terrier consumed a entire rabbit last nite. Other than the usual side effects vomiting, wile bowel, is there anything that I should be on the lookout for? She ate the entire critter in under 5 minutes. She is bloated this morning but seems "normal". Thanks for the help!

[thundrst]

You may want to call a vet. The dog could get tapeworm from eating the flees on the rabbit. Not the end of the world, but might be worth watching out for.

[john warren]

i believe feas and tape works have nothing to do with each other.
your dog will perhaps have a belly ache , much as you would if gorged on steak. but should be fine by the time we respond to this.

[FREEPOP]

Dogs contract tapeworm from the fleas on a rabbit, the beagle boys get them quite often.

Other than that you shouldn't worry. The tapeworm will take a while to grow and isn't a severe health risk. Just keep an eye on the stools for the noxet few months and/or weight loss. The stools will have tiny pieces of tape worm, about the size of rice and will wiggle. Go to the vet with a small stool sample and they'll fix you up.

You may want to check this out, summer fever or tularemia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tularemia

[CAPT HEAVY]

Thanks guys, I was a little worried because she was so bloated. Well, she passed most of it in her kennel!!:mad: Took me awhile to get it cleaned up but she seems no worse for wear. I will keep an eye on her stools for any trouble signs. Thanks again!