Recently we bought 2 beautiful, healthy baby bunnies from a reputable breeder. They were 8 weeks old.
Last week, one of them died very suddenly with no apparent symptoms. Understandably we were really upset, she had been well cared for and we could think of no reason. The vet thought it was VHD and vaccinated the other bunny. She has been fine all week and received a huge amount of TLC. We thought she might just be ok then suddenly, this morning she passed away suddenly. She was only 10 weeks old.
Now no longer convinced it was VHD as she has seemed fit & healthy at least 8 days after the vaccine. As I understand it is usually fatal in a day or at most 48 hours. Can anyone shed any light on possible other causes of death in young rabbits?
Both were really well cared for but we are really worried now in case there is something we've done wrong and not thought of. Another pet bunny also died last year similarly quite suddenly - before that we have had several happy & healthy bunnies who've lived long & peaceful lives. Could there be some kind of toxin? Could it be the food or not enough water? Can rabbits get any other disease with no obvious symptoms?
If anyone could help I would be so grateful! Thanks for any advice, Emma
Last week, one of them died very suddenly with no apparent symptoms. Understandably we were really upset, she had been well cared for and we could think of no reason. The vet thought it was VHD and vaccinated the other bunny. She has been fine all week and received a huge amount of TLC. We thought she might just be ok then suddenly, this morning she passed away suddenly. She was only 10 weeks old.
Now no longer convinced it was VHD as she has seemed fit & healthy at least 8 days after the vaccine. As I understand it is usually fatal in a day or at most 48 hours. Can anyone shed any light on possible other causes of death in young rabbits?
Both were really well cared for but we are really worried now in case there is something we've done wrong and not thought of. Another pet bunny also died last year similarly quite suddenly - before that we have had several happy & healthy bunnies who've lived long & peaceful lives. Could there be some kind of toxin? Could it be the food or not enough water? Can rabbits get any other disease with no obvious symptoms?
If anyone could help I would be so grateful! Thanks for any advice, Emma