ticks

[MATH]

I was wondering if bunnies are prone to getting ticks on them if they run in tall grass and if they are susceptible to lyme disease. I have zero knowledge of this in bunnies, but my experience with horses has certainly been interesting so I'm curious. thanks

 

[ra7751]

Don't know about Lyme Disease but there is a host of other possibilities from tick bites. And yes they can get ticks....most often on or near the ears.

Randy

 

[MATH]

oh good to know. If anyone has a moment perhaps I could be directed to an article? I tried the library and a search, but nothing came up. It would be much appreciated

 

[tonyshuman]

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Parasitic/Ticks/Ticks.htm

 

[Haley]

I have heard that lightern(white) bunnies tend to attract more ticks. When I found my lionhead, Mr. Tumnus, in the field near my parents house he was COVERED in ticks. Most of them were around his ears and and neck/back area. I had to pull them all out and one had lodged itself so deep inside the area had become all infected and inflamed. I never really even knew we had ticks in the area until then. I would say that rabbits who are outdoors shouldnt come into contact with ticks all that often unless they are near or running through tall grassy areas.

 

[MATH]

thanks for the info everyone