MichaelTampa
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Anyone have any thoughts on having a pet rabbit, from the perspective of what their presence might do in terms of keeping a lyme patient from getting well?
I guess mainly I'm thinking about the possibility of infection transfering, parasite or otherwise.
I've had the lyme docs ask me regarding what pets I had or not, so seems like they think there is a bit of a potential issue. But, then, I've never seen getting rid of pets an important step in getting well. I have seen with parasites to "treat everyone in the house".
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sammy
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Get the rabbit from a reliable breeder (like a 4H kid/family), not the pet store. I don't think that they are known to be carriers of parasites.
I had a mini rex when I was a kid and it was a great pet. I even had it litter box trained!
They are clean and intelligent animals. They like attention are very affectionate and are playful.
Don't keep them in a cage all day. If you get one as a pet, take it out and hold it and play with it. Let it run around. It will jump and make you laugh. Laughing will help you feel better immediately
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We have a pet rabbit, and he's GREAT!! He's the sweetest thing. We don't even cage him. We bought a litter box, and he just stays in his area and uses the litterbox .... but he was 5 when we got him, so I don't know if a baby bunny would stay like he does.
We also have pet birds and had them through my whole illness.
I think pets are good to have around. They care when you're not feeling well.
I would be hesitant to have a pet that runs around outside and brings in ticks though.
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