What happened?

A while ago, before I discovered this forum, I was guilty of the pet shop tragedy. I saw this adorable little mini lop in the small pens and got her. I named her Lottie and overall only had her for a year I really regret doing no research, she wasn't spayed or vacced but did have a nice big hutch. I really didn't think bunnies needed all this.

Anyway as the point of this thread is to find out how she died. I was so devastated when it happened. I came home from school from day and there was my beloved bunny, having sort of fits in her run? Her back end was paralysed and she dragged herself around by her front legs She did eat a bit from my hand but looked in so much pain and was having trouble breathing. I phoned the vets but they weren't much help and said the best thing was to put her down, so that's what I wanted to do as i couldn't bear seeing her in so much pain.

I quickly nipped in to see if i could find out what was wrong with her on the internet and if there was anything I could do. Unfortunately by the time I got back my little Lottie had given up and passed away. RIP

So i was just wondering if anyone can confirm what happened to my beautiful girl? I hope to give my other rabbits a much better quality of life.

Thank you

I'm so sorry about Lottie (that is my sister's name )

Unfortunately without a postmortem it is impossible to tell you what happened. There are many things that can cause these sorts of symptoms from neurological caused by EC or a deficit resulting in fitting, a stroke, heart issues, poison/toxins. It is impossible to say, so sorry.

My advice to you would be to find yourself a much better, more rabbit savy vet who is more likely to give you a clearer picture of what is going on and may not always suggest pts without trying some tests and medications first. A good vet is the most important thing. If you ever find yourself in this situation again the best thing would be to get bunny immediately to a rabbit-savy vet as a matter of urgency. So sorry, take care x