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dwarf holland lop

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Question
my daughters bunny just turned 1. and we found some blood in cage . it was mostly on foot so we thought maybe she pulled her nail. after never saw blood again. then a couple weeks later at night she was running in her cage let out a scream and died. what may have happend shiuld i get a test done or just let her rest in peace my little girl is so hart broken we found a loving animal that she was not allergic to and she ella (bunny) touch all are hearts . can you please help as to what might of happen ?
                                   thank you
                                        megan

Answer
Dear Megan,

The blood spot and your bunny's sudden death may or may not be related.  But without a post-mortem exam by an experienced rabbit vet, there is just no way to know for sure why she died.  You can find a good vet here, if you decide you need that peace of mind:

www.rabbit.org/vets

I am so very sorry about your loss.  If she showed any signs at all of illness before she died, you can check that here:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html

and if you let me know what else you noticed, I might be able to offer more clues.  

I am so sorry.

Dana