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Not sure about health

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Question
We were given 3 rabbits that were very small, we have had them for only a couple of weeks, thier bellys are quite round, i was wondering if they get worms like puppies, also i have one who seems a bit sluggish and has occasional diarrhea, what can I do?

Answer
Rabbits have been known to get worms, if they have been outside and near the ground.  They are not born with them like puppies.

Since you notice that they look like that, and one has some health issues, it would be best to get them to a rabbit-knowledgeable vet to make sure they don't have worms or other parasites.  

There are other parasites and bacteria that can cause diarrhea, but only a vet could diagnose that since he would need to take a fecal sample and check it under a microscope.

Kim