Can a pet rabbit transmit any diseases to humans?

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Most diseases aren't transmissible between species, but there are a few that are. The one that transmits most between species is rabies. Make sure your rabbit us up to date with its vaccinations to prevent that. Parasites like mites and fleas though can transfer to humans, so just make sure your rabbit is healthy and clean.

Answer by  shil (171)

Yes, there are few diseases that could be transmitted from pet rabbits to humans. Rabbit fever is one of such kind of diseases that could be transmitted to humans. In this case the transmission is mainly by tick bites.

Answer by  mike49 (373)

Rabbits are a relatively low risk pet in terms of their potential to transmit zoonotic diseases to humans, but it is important to be aware of the diseases they can carry.

Answer by  Priya12 (218)

Yes there are couple of diseases which can affect you through your pet rabit. But so far no case has be reported where a human has been infected.