Today I saw an article stating that many people, apparently as far back as 2012, have gotten sick from cyclosporiasis found on cilantro imported from Mexico. The cyclosporiasis is a microscopic parasite that is present due to the presence of human feces in the crops/harvest. The parasitic infections include watery diarrhea, gas, cramping, bloating, nausea, weight loss, appetite loss, and fatigue. I have looked around but found no information as to whether or not animals such as bunnies can contract and be affected by the infection.
I recently stopped giving cilantro to my buns until I can grow my own; partially because it’s high in calcium and partially because I’m cutting back on the size of Tilly’s salad to encourage her to eat more hay… but now I’m glad that I’m not feeding it to them anymore. It could very well be that it’s nothing to worry about, but I was unsure if anyone else had more information on the subject?
Can bunnies become sick from cyclosporiasis?