Sudden Death Question

[jtskiles]

We found our 2yo minirex dead this morning in the hutch. No sign of attack or illness. He was stiff. His brother seems find, albeit very spooked.

We're going to wait a few weeks just to be certain there's not some disease that we're not aware of.

The question is - Pedey (the survivor) has never been alone. He's neutered. Is it safe to get a second rabbit to keep him company? Ironically - he's the big fat lazy one. The one that died was the more aggressive of the two. But he is male...

 

[Sweetie]

He could have had a hairball, or many other things could have been wrong. Rabbits are really good about hiding discomfort and pain. I hope that you find out what caused this death. He was so young, and I am sorry for your loss.

I would wait a little bit before getting another rabbit just in case there was anything that did cause this death. When you get another rabbit, may I suggest getting a spayed female.

 

[Wabbitdad12]

I am so sorry for your loss. Before you get another bun, I would have Pedey checked by a rabbit savvy vet, and thoroughly clean the hutch.