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[Howey]

Hello

 

I haven’t been on here a while as everything has been perfect with my little Howard and Matilda. They bonded so well and both were very happy buns.

Thing is, Howard (or Howey) passed away yesterday, totally unexpected. He was fine in the morning, eating and pooing. He was my perfect little boy I don’t understand what went wrong. He stopped eating,not even treats, and looked uncomfortable for a while but this happened once before a few months back.

The first time, after 12hrs, I rang the emergency vet and she said to give it another few hours. He ended up being fine aferwards, It took him a while to get his appetite back, but he was fine.

Now 3months on it happened again and only after 6 hours he just lay down and died on the way to the vets.

He was only 4 (approx, he was a rescue) and we only had him for 1 and half years (if that)

I can’t believe he has gone so soon, he is such a good boy and seemed absolutely fine.

I suppose his tummy has always been a bit more sensitive than it should be.

I just can’t get my head round it, were totally heartbroken and can’t believe this has happened with such little notice

 

can anybody shed any light onto what has happened? and what is the deal with Matilda now? does she need a new partner later on?

Thank you for reading

xx

[Sarita]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I think the only way you can truly know what happened was to have the vet do a necropsy and to be honest, those aren’t always conclusive.

I think that Matilda will definitely need a new partner. Give her lots of pets to comfort her and it will comfort you as well.

[Elrohwen]

I am so so sorry to hear this! There are so many things that can kill rabbits – the only way you’ll know is to get a necropsy done.

Just keep an eye on Matilda and give her lots of extra loves and cuddles. Some buns get depressed after they lose a partner, but hopefully she will snap out of it. You can certainly get her another friend, but wait until your whole family is ready for it. There is no need to rush into a second while you are still grieving.

Howey had a very happy life with you and was so lucky to be so well loved! I’m very sorry for your loss.

[kralspace]

Howey, I’m so very sorry about your bunny’s passing, it is so shocking when they go so quickly. Take extra care of Matilda and you can comfort each other. There are many people here who can give you a better idea of what happened who will be on later. I’m sure he had a great life with you, I’ll light a candle for your boy,

Binky free Howard and ((((((comforting vibes for you and Matilda))))

Kathy

[Andi]

*HUGS* I am so sorry for your loss. I just recently went through a similar situation with my bunny Bo, was had a partner named Ani and two other males bunnies I had recently bonded them to as a group.
Without the Vet actually doing a necropsy there isn’t really a way to figure out what happend. My own Bo has struggled with bowel obstructions earlier in the year, he was being treated for that when he passed away, when we did the necropsy we were totally off, he had an abcess on his right Kidney the size of my fist, it was a surprise to us all. There would really have been no way to know, so don’t beat yourself up over his death with the ‘what if’s’, you did what you could and gave him a great life, even with a girlfriend bunny

Watch your female now, some bunnies mourn, others do not. But give her a little extra TLC. If you find she’s down for over a week, you may want to look into ‘bunny dates’ for her and find a companion.

I’m sorry for your loss.

[Howey]

Thank you so much for your comforting replies.

We got Matilda some new toys today to keep her occupied, she has been doing little things that Howard did and has been lying in his favourite spot on the rug. Good thing is, along with it she has been binkying and also flopped by me.
I can’t believe he is gone. It feels so unreal at the moment, like I can’t get used to it.

I couldn’t get a necropsy as we don’t want him to be messed with. We are having his ashes back later this week I think.

Thank you again, you are alll so kind

[Deleted User]

Oh no! I remember Howey! I am so very sorry he passed away. But I would definitely look into getting Matilda a new partner.

[Elrohwen]

Since you don’t want to get the necropsy done, just remember that it was nothing you did wrong. Like Andi said, he could’ve had some random internal issue that never would’ve been diagnosed or possible to treat. You gave him such a great life! With time you’ll be able to look back and smile at the great memories he gave.

[LittlePuffyTail]

I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. It is heartbreaking to lose such a sweet bunny friend.

{{{{Binky Free Howie}}}}

[Minty]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope your Matilda is okay and will find another husbun later on when both of you are ready… **Hugs to you**

[jerseygirl]

I’m so sad to hear of sweet Howeys sudden passing. Such a beautiful bunny! It was very obvious how much you adored him. Sending {{{healing vibes}}} to you, your partner and Matilda. *Binky Free Howey!*

[Beka27]

I remembered that geogeous boy. I’m so sorry. :o(

Binky Free Howey!

[lashkay]

My condolences for Howard. It sounds like Matilda is taking it well if she was binkying. Perhaps she was thinking of Howard binkying in the sweet meadows where he is…best wishes finding Matilda a new husbun.

[LoveChaCha]

*Hugs*

Binky free pal

[BinkyBunny]

You have received good advice, and I just want to give my condolences. I have also had this happen when a bunny dies rather suddenly. It’s heartbreaking. I did get a necropsy done and I am glad I did, but it didn’t fully answer everything and in some ways added more questions. There were several possibilities of reasons but for educational purposes it was good for me to have had it done.

Either way though, it’s heartbreaking and I’m sorry for your loss. Hugs to you! It’s amazing how different bunnies act. Some seem to move on with little or not grieving, while others deal with obvious mourning even to the point they will stop eating. I’m just so glad that Matilda seems to be taking this well and she has you.

Give Matilda extra love and take the time you need before finding her a suitable mate. Bonding is can be stressful and you don’t want to add that on to your plate when you are mourning.

Hugs to you. Binky Free Howard

[RabbitPam]

I remember Howey, too, and am so sorry. It’s very hard when it’s sudden – it can happen so fast. I am sure he had some sort of underlying issue that was detected earlier, and resurfaced, so know that you did your best by bringing him to the vet when you did. There was nothing more you could have done.
Matilda will be grieving along with you, and she sounds OK physically. As a next step, though, you might want to have her checked out by the vet just to be sure she isn’t ill as well. Some conditions are strictly individual and others – less common – might be contagious. I would be safe and let the vet reassure you that she’s well.

Then take your time finding a new mate for her. She wants you right now, and you want someone you both fall in love with after your hearts have mended a bit.
{{{{{{{{Binky Free, Howey}}}}}}}}}

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