lynne2809
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone. This is kind of a random question, but how common is it for rabbits to contract food-borne illnesses such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli? I know that there could be a small possibility from a rabbit eating affected produce, but how common would be be for a human owner to spread an infection to their pet rabbit? For example, if I had Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria, would I still be able to care for my rabbit, feed my rabbit, sleep in the same room, and interact with him? Does anybody have personal experience with anything like this or have any insight? I just know there have been some produce recalls lately and while my rabbit only eats fresh herbs such as basil, I am a bit worried that he will get sick if I end up contracting a food-borne illness. Is this a realistic concern to have?
