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Found our white red eyed lop dead??
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The most likely cause of quick symptomless death is vhd, are your rabbits vaccinated against this? If not, your other rabbit is in real danger, I'd consult your exotic/rabbit vet tomorrow as soon as they open, there is no cure once they have caught vhd but they may be able to do something, I dont know.
Or rabbits can die very quickly if they stop eating, even not eating for a few hours is considered an emergency with rabbits, they are very different to other animals in this respect. When you say size difference, do you mean she had lost a lot of weight?
Unfortunately, we can only speculate without a postmortem, as prey animals rabbits are designed to hide illness and pain, so it could have been many things. I'd advise getting one done so you can be sure it isnt something that will affect your other rabbit, and if it is then you will be prepared and hopefully able to fight it.
I'd pop her sister along to the vet tomorrow and explain what has happened, it will be a good idea to get her checked over.
I hope you're okay.
SamanthaJane
Warren Veteran
I can't really add much to what nessar has said I'm afraid. But yes, please take your other rabbit to the vets for a check over.
Mrs. Bunnykins
Wise Old Thumper
Whatever the circumstances in which these little ones pass away, it is always upsetting.
Good advice has been given in the previous posts.
You'll find loads of comfort, support, help and advice on RU. We do understand how you must be feeling.
Take care of yourself and the remaining little bunny.
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
Everything i'd consider typing has been covered in nessar's excellent post.
I'm so sorry
Binky free bunny.
