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Pepper died
- Thread starter lizzyjm
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Rabbits do this. Contact the vet if you want investigations or you have other rabbits who you feel might be at risk. A vet might also have information about disposal, for example, some people have pets cremated and keep ashes and a vet's office will probably have the contacts for that.
About work - if you are fit to work, go. If, as it sounds, you are not fit, phone in sick. Don't tell them your animal has died, unless you know this will be well-received. I was a teacher, we weren't paid if we had days off for vet visits, sick animals, bereavements.
I am very sorry for your loss. Do check back as people more knowledgeable than myself will be along shortly.
eta: if you are going to work, can you place pepper's body safely and put her somewhere safe outdoors for now (a secure shed or garage? or in her hutch if she's an outdoor bun), as the deterioration of her body cells will cause an odour that will upset you and might linger.
About work - if you are fit to work, go. If, as it sounds, you are not fit, phone in sick. Don't tell them your animal has died, unless you know this will be well-received. I was a teacher, we weren't paid if we had days off for vet visits, sick animals, bereavements.
I am very sorry for your loss. Do check back as people more knowledgeable than myself will be along shortly.
eta: if you are going to work, can you place pepper's body safely and put her somewhere safe outdoors for now (a secure shed or garage? or in her hutch if she's an outdoor bun), as the deterioration of her body cells will cause an odour that will upset you and might linger.
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BeatrixPotter
Mama Doe
I'm so so sorry to hear this 
if I were you I would first phone in sick and then when that worry is dealt with I would call the vets to ask their advice on what to do next. What a horrible situation you find yourself in. Sending (((hugs))).
Binky free at the bridge Pepper.
if I were you I would first phone in sick and then when that worry is dealt with I would call the vets to ask their advice on what to do next. What a horrible situation you find yourself in. Sending (((hugs))).Binky free at the bridge Pepper.
BeatrixPotter
Mama Doe
That's good. Take care of yourself today. Xx
I'm glad everyone is being supportive. xxx
MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
I'm so sorry Binky free Pepper xx
Binky free Pepper xx
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
What an awful shock for you, I'm so sorry
Toffee pops
Alpha Buck
Im sorry for your loss binky free Pepper x
Thanks for all the support. I'm waiting to hear the results of the post mortem. I had to cancel Sergeant's appointment this morning as I'd left the pet carrier at work (went straight there after taking Pepper in yesterday). I haven't rescheduled though as I'm sure he's fine, though I imagine he's missing his sister. I worry about him being on his own now. It's very odd with just him now.
