Ringworm

Species that can cause ringworm on rabbits include Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Microsporum audouinii, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton verrucosum and Trichophyton schoenleinii. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is more commonly seen in laboratory and outdoor rabbits while M. canis is more usually seen in pet and house rabbits. Ringworm is most commonly seen on young rabbits, especially where husbandry is suboptimal.