🚨 Cyclospora & Your Rabbit: What Every Bunny Parent Should Know 🥬🐰 You may have seen recent news about the Cyclospora outbreak affecting multiple states.

Here’s the good news first: 💚 Rabbits cannot get cyclospora. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a human-specific parasite, and research has not shown that it infects rabbits. Your bunny is not at risk of catching cyclospora from contaminated produce. So why are we talking about it? Because rabbits eat fresh vegetables every day, and the same leafy greens you’re preparing for your rabbit may also be handled in your kitchen. This is a great reminder to practice safe produce handling, for your health and your bunny’s overall food safety. 🐇 Fresh Produce Safety Tips: 🥬 Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving (keep an eye out for our veggie wash recipe post coming soon). 🔪Remove any damaged or bruised areas where germs can collect. 🧺 Keep produce refrigerated and separate from raw meat. 🧼 Wash your hands, cutting boards, knives, and bowls before and after preparing vegetables. 🚫 Never use soap, bleach, or household cleaners on produce. While washing doesn’t guarantee the removal of every Cyclospora parasite, it does reduce dirt and many other contaminants and remains an important food safety habit. 💕 Bottom line: Your bunny is safe from cyclospora, but keeping a clean produce routine helps protect the whole family. • • • #rabbit #rescuerabbit #ghrs #georgiahouserabbitsociety #nonprofit