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[Bunnyluvr]

Hello all, it is with great sadness that I joined the forum. My little princess
died a few hours ago. I usually do not join forums but have spent countless hours reading them to learn how to care for her and found them to be very usefull so maybe this my way to pay it forward and help someone else. So here is the story. She was one and half years old, spayed and very bonded to me and the husband. We purchased her from a local feed mill. She learned tricks, kisses, high five, go around and even took her on vacation with us. She seemed fine. They last week and half or so she seemed to be a little anxious when we let her out of her cage, (nightly exercise for 2-3 hours) and stopped eating pellets but ate her hay and drank, pooped, peed. The pellets must have changed cause they looked different, she wouldn’t eat any others we tried to give her in the past. We thought the anxiousness was all the activity, tree, presents, etc. Last night we heard her food dishes make an un usual sound, checked on her and seemed ok. This morning she did not greet me and I knew something was wrong. Tried all our normal vets and then some to get her in. (Holiday hours). Finally found one, left work and came home about four hours later, but I was too late. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? We miss her so much already and it’s only a few hours. I just can’t help but think there was something more we could have done. Sorry for rambling, thanks

[DanaNM]

Hi Bunnyluvr,

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that the forum can be a source of comfort to you and your husband. It can be so so hard when bunnies start acting off during the holidays. With so much going on it’s hard to know the cause of any strange behavior, and holiday hours on top of everything…

I and many others here have lost bunnies during this time of year. Just last year I lost my 1 year old boy, and he went downhill very quickly, after initial symptoms that seemed like he just needed a dental trim. Please try not to feel guilty, although I know it’s easier said than done.

It is clear that in the short time she was with you, you gave her a wonderful life, and she was very well loved. Hugs to you and your husband in this hard time.

(((Binky free little one)))

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[Bunnyluvr]

Thank you DanaNM, we just feel like we are at a loss for answers. She will be dearly missed.

[Bam]

I’m so very sorry you lost your little princess. I lost my bun on a weekend when my rabbit savvy vet couldn’t be reached. I often think he’d have been with me still if I could have got appropriate care for him.

Many of us here have lost buns unexpectedly. It’s so horribly sad, especially when it’s a young rabbit. It feels so unfair.

Binky free, sweet princess.

[Bunnyluvr]

Thank you bam,

[Phil]

Very sad so sorry maybe it was different food as bunnies need diet changed slowly, upsets their gut flora. Was it different food to her usual one.

[RabbitPam]

You will probably never be able to determine what happened, but please know that bunnies are mysteriously delicate, and often are born with weaknesses or illnesses, (heart failure is one) that they don’t show and take pains to hide. It is very traumatic to lose a bunny unexpectedly, but do not feel guilty. Gut issues are the most common, and often by the time we see symptoms the vet cannot save them. It’s heartbreaking, as many of us here know well.

I hope you will continue to visit us in the forums. We understand what you may be feeling. I had my bunny for several years, and when he died I found this website right after that. I was a member for 8 months before I got another bunny, but it was helpful to get to know the others, see photos, and learn more about what I could do next to make a good home for another bunny. So please stay and remember that you gave a bunny love when she needed it most.

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