Can rabbits get Babesia Gibsoni?

September 8, 2008 1:19 AM

My dog has Babesia Gibsoni. I also have a rabbit. Can this disease be transmitted to rabbits?
posted by friedbeef to Pets & Animals (2 answers total)

It appears that no, it is not possible that rabbits catch it, however cats and horses can both succumb to cross-breed-contagions.
posted by banannafish at 5:46 AM on September 8, 2008

"Generally speaking, Babesia infections do not cross-species. Babesia organisms appear to have developed specific host-parasite relationships."

Maybe you could email the vet that wrote this and confirm, though.
posted by Liosliath at 5:50 AM on September 8, 2008