Lavenders_Blue Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Tango and Harry have between them consumed a WHOLE dead rabbit this afternoon (and by whole I mean bones, fur - the lot!). I assume one of them must have caught it as it looked remarkably fresh and I can't imagine any other animal would have caught a rabbit and abandoned it at the bottom of a hedge? Out of preference I wouldn't have let them eat it, but neither of them would relinquish their prize! So, should I expect any upset tummies tonight, or should they be okay? Both dogs are regularly wormed and de-flead so not too worried about parasites, more concerned about a sleepness night No tea tonight for the dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I wouldn't worry, mine regularly eat the rabbits they catch, just expect neat little fur wrapped parcels from their botties the next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 only natural I know but yuk. I have no idea if it would have any effect, its what they would eat in the wild so to speak and as they've had worming tablets etc I should think they'll be fine. I'm glad mine hasn't done this (yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Gross aren't they? We met a lab out walking the other day - he was proudly carrying a dead rabbit around. Luckily I spotted what he had before my two did and managed to distract them. They've eaten a couple of myxy rabbits lately, not something we want to encourage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 one of mine insists on parading their catch too, then trying to rub it against my legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 No chance of them bringing it close enough to rub against my legs Tango growled at me and then ran off with her furry trophy, naughty girl. She has been fast asleep on her bed looking very smug since we came back from our walk - it's amazing how sleepy a dog with a full tummy can be Harry has vomited most of his back up during the evening... Will look forward to the furry parcels tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Myxy was my first thought, but i would imagine it wouldnt bother dogs? i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 No. it's species specific and they're supposed to be fit for human consumption, but there's no way I'd eat an infected rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
