Are rabbits also included in the animal group that can get sick from us?

[mygoldendoe]

I know you can give dogs and cats the flu and strep but can rabbits catch it also?

Iv had the flu for 4 days now and have only had to change their water once bc my husband has stepped up and cared for them while I was sick. I was especially afraid the babies or moma would catch it from me.

 

[firedragon1982]

I know you can give dogs and cats the flu and strep but can rabbits catch it also?

Iv had the flu for 4 days now and have only had to change their water once bc my husband has stepped up and cared for them while I was sick. I was especially afraid the babies or moma would catch it from me.

I also have strep throat, and unfortunately no one in my house will step up for care. But I do take pitchers of water out (I have top fill water bottles) and only handle the handle of the feed scoop which sits on top of my garbage can of feed, not in the feed directly, so hoping the germ transfer is minimal. I know there are a few things like staph infections that can be transferred, but never heard of flu/cold being transferred.

 

[firedragon1982]

I found this, so I think we're safe: http://www.medirabbit.com/Zoonotic/Zoonotic_main.htm

 

[mygoldendoe]

Ok I just wanted to check. I know they can catch bird flu but I wasn't sure bout standard h1n1 flu

 

[DutchBunny03]

If a rabbit you have has snuffles(an infection of the tear ducts), you can get it if the rabbit bites you.