Rabbit sadness

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Hello Dana,
Thank you for taking the time to reply to me.
In response to your answers:

>>The only comfort I can give you is to remind you that he died quickly and peacefully, without the weeks, months, or even years suffered by some ailing bunnies.  His life was too short, but what he had was full of joy and love.

I hope it was, he seemd to be a happy chirpy opinionated little chap, often chasing the cats and dogs relentlessly.

>>If you are concerned that some of your husbandry may be contributing to these problems, you might wish to check the feeding and housing recommendations here:

www.rabbit.org/

Thank you I'll have a look. I do hope I didn't cause him any distress or illness.


>>There's an article at the latter site that helps you learn to notice even very slight symptoms of illness before they become dangerous, and I hope this might help you in the future, though it comes too late to help dear Wilf.

I really, really saw no difference in his behaviour or physical condition, it was so incredibly quick.

>>If you ever decide you have the heart to adopt another bunny (and I hope this does happen, once the pain starts to subside, since good bunny mums are hard to find), you might wish to consider adopting a rescued bunny with a known health history.  Hybrids tend to be more robust than purebreds.

Wilf was a rescue from an animal sheler where the animals are so wonderfully cared for and vetinary checked regularly.
I chose the Satin White and the Dwarf White (mind you he was a whopping great lump of a bun) for their temperament and personality. Satins are not known for their brains apparently but you can't beat them for standing on their own two (back) paws and walloping the cats! We have 12 rescue cats, 2 rescue King Charles Spaniels (also not known for exam results) a rescued Collie with many many fear - aggression problems, and a goose with a wonky wing. Consequently the dopey-er our Bun is, the better.
Wilf was content to lie on his back on my lap with his ears dangling for a long luxurious tummy rub, he'd often go to sleep like that, zonked out on my lap. (Very theraputic after a stressed day, rubbing a bun-tum)

>>Again, I am so sorry for your terrible loss.  I know how hard it is to lose such a good friend, and it never gets easier, no matter how many bunnies you've had as good friends.  I wish I could give you a more definitive answer, but there isn't always one.

I accept that and I'm grateful for your kindness and knowledge.

Jaquelyn
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Dear Jaquelyn,

Your home sounds like heaven to so many needy souls.  I love Satins. I've had two big red satins, Alex and Gryphon.  No, they weren't the smartest bunnies I ever had (that would be the Dutch/Dwarf mixes!), but they weren't dummies, either.  :)  They did have HUGE personalities.

I hope that you have no more bunny tragedies, but if you ever feel I can help, don't hesitate to write either here, or directly at health@rabbit.org or dana@miami.edu

Take care, and give all the furbabies a good nose rub for me.

Dana