So sorry to hear the sad news. RIP Dorris. Take care of yourself - 10 years is a good age for a rabbit, and you were there for him to the end. Remember the good times and don't beat yourself up over the last few days. Sometimes there is no more we can do, except a peaceful exit from pain and illness.
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Help! I think the vet has mis-diagnosed my rabbit and I'm scared he's dying.
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Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
I'm so sorry for your loss. Very sadly most of us have learnt/experienced that not all vets are rabbit savvy in the same way you have... it's how I found this forum too.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I am very sorry for your loss 
I am so very sorry. I know it doesn't help ease the pain of losing Dorris, but 10 years is a very good age for a rabbit so he was a fortunate lad to have had such a long and happy life filled with lots of love. Be kind to yourself, don't torture yourself with 'what ifs'.
Sweet dreams Dorris xx
I know it doesn't help ease the pain of losing Dorris, but 10 years is a very good age for a rabbit so he was a fortunate lad to have had such a long and happy life filled with lots of love. Be kind to yourself, don't torture yourself with 'what ifs'. Sweet dreams Dorris xx
biscandmatt1
Wise Old Thumper
i'm so sorry for your loss.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
I am so very sorry you have lost Dorris. It sounds like you both had a very close bond which makes it even harder. Thinking of you x
keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Best wishes to you: it's a real shame It sounds a lot like the care we got for Charlie when he stopped eating, and he survived multiple minor episodes, but it was 15 years ago. It's a shame your vet wasn't more up-to-date
It sounds a lot like the care we got for Charlie when he stopped eating, and he survived multiple minor episodes, but it was 15 years ago. It's a shame your vet wasn't more up-to-date 
fillygal
Warren Scout
I'm so sorry for your loss in such sad circumstances but 10 is a wonderful age for a bunny who was so obviously so well loved.
It is hard to find bunny savy vets but there are more about now than there used to be with more specialist courses becoming available for Nursing as well as Vet Care for rabbits. I know this wont help you now but I find it useful to have an emergency list available of bunny savy vets at both my own practice and within my local area - just in case my own Vet is on holiday etc. I think the Rabbit Welfare Association used to have a list of common questions to ask either the Vet or practice so you can be as sure as you can be that your getting good advice (this isn't always guaranteed of course) but you can only do all you can.
Be gentle with yourself and I know you wont feel like it now but eventually you will be able to remember your bunny without the sadness and I'm sure he will be keeping an eye on you from Rainbow Bridge and he knows you the best you could and you never know you may eventually feel like opening your heart to another bunny when you feel better about things.
It is hard to find bunny savy vets but there are more about now than there used to be with more specialist courses becoming available for Nursing as well as Vet Care for rabbits. I know this wont help you now but I find it useful to have an emergency list available of bunny savy vets at both my own practice and within my local area - just in case my own Vet is on holiday etc. I think the Rabbit Welfare Association used to have a list of common questions to ask either the Vet or practice so you can be as sure as you can be that your getting good advice (this isn't always guaranteed of course) but you can only do all you can.
Be gentle with yourself and I know you wont feel like it now but eventually you will be able to remember your bunny without the sadness and I'm sure he will be keeping an eye on you from Rainbow Bridge and he knows you the best you could and you never know you may eventually feel like opening your heart to another bunny when you feel better about things.
Lea-Anne
Warren Veteran
I am sorry to read this.
10 years IS old for a bun. It could of been guts slowing down due to old age. Please do not blame yourself. Reading your posts I personally feel that was going to be the outcome no matter what and you did the kindest thing by ending his pain. Sometimes they are just too far gone.
Sending you lots of love. xxx
10 years IS old for a bun. It could of been guts slowing down due to old age. Please do not blame yourself. Reading your posts I personally feel that was going to be the outcome no matter what and you did the kindest thing by ending his pain. Sometimes they are just too far gone.
Sending you lots of love. xxx
