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Flystrike - horrified

The Vet just called and little Poppy didn't make it, he got her on fluids and pain relief but he said that her body had gone into shock and she passed away.
It all happened so quickly, I can't believe it and I can't believe that I missed it, how could I have done?
Thank you all for your kind words and good wishes.

Sleep tight Poppy x x

So sorry :( Binky free Poppy. x
 
Im so sorry, such a shock and very sad but please can I echo what others are saying - don't blame yourself in any way.

Sending hugs x
 
I'm so sorry.
It is possible that she was poorly already and this may be why she succumbed to flystrike so rapidly- rabbits hide signs of illness so as not to appear vulnerable so don't blame yourself for not noticing that she was unwell xx
 
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