View Full Version : Man dies of rabbit flu
LSPoorEeyorick
08-20-2006, 10:24 PM
In England. Article here. (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2321743,00.html)
And yes. I posted this story so that the easily-panicked could argue among themselves over which flu season it is. Duck season, or Rabbit season?
lizziebith
08-20-2006, 10:35 PM
Wabbit season.
There goes GD's grooming business.
Not Afraid
08-21-2006, 08:56 AM
he was infected with the bacterium that causes pasteurellosis, which is known as rabbit flu or snuffles
Why, even the name is cute!
Ghoulish Delight
08-21-2006, 09:27 AM
Why, even the name is cute!
Yes, we tried hard not to snicker at the vet when she told us about "snuffles".
Cadaverous Pallor
08-21-2006, 11:05 AM
Yes, we tried hard not to snicker at the vet when she told us about "snuffles".I remember being intensely relieved that we had not named the rabbit Snuffles (which was entirely possible).
Gemini Cricket
08-21-2006, 11:37 AM
Elmer Season!
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