Did anyone see this?

[okiron]

SnowyShiloh wrote:

Thanks for posting that, Stan! Also, that's the first time I've seen a picture of you!

I'm surprised the bunny's owner didn't know more about how to feed rabbits. It looks like she's a breeder and if her bunny was so famous, you'd think people would tell her how to feed it right. Also the article keeps referring to Amy the bunny as an "it" which I think is weird. RIP Amy.

It might have been a case of, "lets pack on the pounds so she could be even heavier and I'll be more famous!" and the rest of her rabbits actually have a decent diet....hopefully.

 

[Bunnys_rule63]

AngelnSnuffy wrote:

First off, thanks to everyone who read this thread! Hugs!

Nancy McClelland wrote:

Maybe, with rabbits it's just like with dogs--the bigger the breed, the shorter the life. Saw an article about a Dachshound that turned 20--said it was the oldest dog. Baloney, a friend's mother had a mutt that died two weeks short of thiry--her shepherd lived to almost 14 but the St Bernard passed at 7. That had to be stressful, but, my bigger buns seem to be mellower and handle it better.

I totally agree with you Nancy! My first bun was about 8.5 lbs and died of CHF, so, I don't know, it seems like it contributes to health issues. I also think that bigger buns are more prone to respitory issues as well.

Me too.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Bunnys_rule63 wrote:

AngelnSnuffy wrote:

First off, thanks to everyone who read this thread! Hugs!

Nancy McClelland wrote:

Maybe, with rabbits it's just like with dogs--the bigger the breed, the shorter the life. Saw an article about a Dachshound that turned 20--said it was the oldest dog. Baloney, a friend's mother had a mutt that died two weeks short of thiry--her shepherd lived to almost 14 but the St Bernard passed at 7. That had to be stressful, but, my bigger buns seem to be mellower and handle it better.

I totally agree with you Nancy! My first bun was about 8.5 lbs and died of CHF, so, I don't know, it seems like it contributes to health issues. I also think that bigger buns are more prone to respitory issues as well.

Me too.

Thanks Jess! I redid the copy so it should work now.

 

[Bunnys_rule63]

Well Crystal, both me and you know about how heart-breaking it is to have a rabbit die of heart/lung issues with your Bunbun and myRuby. I know CHD is highly suspected of being a problem in both larger rabbits and rexes, although I've still to learn if there is a suspected link with lung tumours as well. I definitely do want to do some research into that some time though, I feel I owe it to Ruby.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Bunnys_rule63 wrote:

Well Crystal, both me and you know about how heart-breaking it is to have a rabbit die of heart/lung issues with your Bunbun and myRuby. I know CHD is highly suspected of being a problem in both larger rabbits and rexes, although I've still to learn if there is a suspected link with lung tumours as well. I definitely do want to do some research into that some time though, I feel I owe it to Ruby.

Oh Honey, I think that is great! I would like to do some searching with you. And, remember, I dont know how Angel died, But BunBun yes, CHF). I think cancer, but not sure. And an always/otherwise healthy girl.

 

[KimberlilyKC]

The Telegraph has a similar (or maybe the same?) article here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/p...largest-rabbit-dies-before-TV-appearance.html

If the press/public were that interested in my rabbits, let them come visit; I'm with you guys that it seems like the human in this relationship was more interested in publicity than caring for her bunny friend. So sad how many people in general view animals almost (or completely) like property.