RIP Onyx :(

alexgirl73 · 19-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Very saddened and shocked to say that we lost our black bunny Onyx today

. I'm absolutely stunned as she was absolutely fine yesterday. She has shown no signs of illness, no lumps, and was running around her run with her daughter quite happily. I'm now in a quandry as to what to do with Custard. I already have a single female, and I really didn't want to have another on her own as I don't feel it's fair on them (but Nala is very anti social, and there is no chance of pairing them up as they hate each other).

RIP lovely Onyx, with us for so short a time xxx

angieh · 19-10-2010, 07:54 PM

So very sorry to read this Alex. I would try to take comfort from the fact that she was showing no signs of illness or discomfort. RIP Onyx.

dandysmom · 19-10-2010, 07:55 PM

Oh Alex, what a shock' sad to hear of your loss. RIP, little Onyx

Elaine · 19-10-2010, 07:56 PM

So sorry Alex xxx

R.I.P. Onyx xxx

EmmaG · 19-10-2010, 08:12 PM

sorry to hear that Alex

RIP Onyx

Tink · 19-10-2010, 08:27 PM

So very sorry for your loss

Donna · 19-10-2010, 08:33 PM

I am so sorry

Have your bunnies been vaccinated for VHD as that causes sudden death?

alexgirl73 · 19-10-2010, 09:39 PM

I've never even heard of VHD Donna, what is it?

And I'm now thinking it was a heart attack. Apparenly my hubby let all the bunnies out for a run yesterday afternoon, and Nala and Onyx had a set to, fur flying everywhere, is it possible that the stress of this could have killed her

Donna · 19-10-2010, 09:50 PM

Rabbits should be vaccinated once a year for VHD:

http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resourc...ets/VHD_UK.htm

and twice yearly for myxi.

It would not be myxi as that is a long death and you would see signs of myxi. VHD is airbourne (amongst other things) and can kill immediately. I only asked as if it was that, your other bunnies are at risk and maybe you can get them vaccinated immediately to give them a chance.

I have four bunnies that each have three vaccinations a year. It is costly, but it gives them the best chance of survival.

I dont think a set-to would cause sudden death unless there was an underlying health problem before? Only a PM can tell you the answer. I am thinking it is more likely to be VHD.

alexgirl73 · 19-10-2010, 09:58 PM

I will call my vets tomorrow Donna, thank you.

Welcome to our Cat Forums!
				Welcome to our CatForums! You are seeing this message because you are viewing our cat forums as a guest. You can continue to browse our many cat related areas as a guest but you are more than welcome to register and join our friendly community of Cat Lovers! ... And for free! Doing so will also remove this message and some of the ads, such as the one on the left. Please click here to register.