Can rat mycoplasma be transferred to rabbit?

[PeytonCara]

I have a four month old male holland lop named Crixus. I also have two elderly rats who are suffering from a really horrible respiratory infection. I spend a lot of time with all three of them and Crixus is always out of his cage, and even spends a lot of time by the rat cage. The most common cause of respiratory infections in rats is called mycoplasma pulmonis and I have read a lot about it but cannot get a definite answer. I have noticed my rabbit sneeze a few times today (maybe two or three times). Am I being paranoid or can this spread between speicies?

 

[Anaira]

Not as far as I am aware. If it's any help, I've had rats and rabbits sharing a room for years, and never had a respiratory problem with rabbits.

 

[Imbrium]

not quite the same thing, but one of my sugar gliders has a bacterial infection in her gut and the vet assured me I didn't have to worry about it being transferred to my hamsters or bunnies because that stuff's typically species-specific. I wouldn't be surprised if the respiratory infection was the same way.

 

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Yes I don't think it will transfer, but if Crixus starts to show signs of getting sick than I would take him to the vet.

Good luck!

 

[PeytonCara]

Thanks, this makes me feel much better. I will have to keep a close eye on him!

 

[MiserySmith]

what everyone else said. It is not passable. I have rats that need meds forever because of it and my bunny hasn't gotten anything.