Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
It's not an easy subject to discuss and think about but I know how much an unexplained death can carry on haunting and tormenting you. I may have been able to forgive myself for Scrappy's death long ago if I had know 'why'. So, here's an article to prepare you for what to expect, and the value to you as well as your vet:
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/research/post-mortem-examination
I've had three post mortems done now and I have to say they helped enormously with coming to terms with my losses. They also helped me give some meaning to their passing - the vet's knowing why it happened and being able to match up the symptoms/other diagnostic values with the causes may one day help other rabbits. That aspect gave me great comfort.
It's not for everybody and I'm really not sure I could have agreed to it with Artie, but as it says in the article, it is a difficult question for your vet to ask, but if you are already prepared for the idea of it and understand the value of it then maybe more owners will feel able to consent and more will be learnt.
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/research/post-mortem-examination
I've had three post mortems done now and I have to say they helped enormously with coming to terms with my losses. They also helped me give some meaning to their passing - the vet's knowing why it happened and being able to match up the symptoms/other diagnostic values with the causes may one day help other rabbits. That aspect gave me great comfort.
It's not for everybody and I'm really not sure I could have agreed to it with Artie, but as it says in the article, it is a difficult question for your vet to ask, but if you are already prepared for the idea of it and understand the value of it then maybe more owners will feel able to consent and more will be learnt.
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