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My bunny died...
- Thread starter Bunster
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Amethyst
Warren Veteran
I lost one of my beloved mice just last Friday to repeated heart attacks. He had several violent fits before he died so I know how traumatising this can feel. As others have said try not to blame yourself or start with the "what ifs" - even if it was VHD, you had given her the vaccine, you took her to the vets as soon as you sensed trouble, and there was nothing more you could have done for her even if you had known the vaccine wasn't 100% effective. Just remember the happy times, and think about what a lovely four months she must have had with you - it's much more the quality of life than the quantity.
My deepest sympathies for you and Douglas - remember to give him as many hugs and nose rubs as possible to make him feel loved (I'm sure you'll be doing that already).
AMETHYST
rabbitthings
Young Bun
I am so sorry, I lost one of my little baby girls a few weeks ago (Warren aged 11 months), and am still very sad. Charlie her sister still misses her.
The well wishes from people on this site helped no end. At the time all I could feel was what if, but i did all I could and people are right to say that having given a bun the very best for its life, no matter how short is all you can do. I have taken great comfort from that.
It does sound like VHD, have you cleaned all the hutches etc well? Mine also likes grapes( esp red ones), but be careful the sugar content is high. I use them as a treat. Try parsnip, mine goes mad for it!
Take care of yourself
I cannot possibly understand what you must be going through, I hope you are okay and I am thinking of you!
PS I vaccinate my two against VHD and Mxyo, is there anything else?
