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If your pet rabbit was under veterinary care when their sudden death occurs, you might consider asking the doctor about an animal autopsy. While it is not always possible, and sometimes even these exams do not provide clear answers, many pet parents find some comfort in understanding what happened.
Rabbits, being prey animals even after centuries of domestication, often hide signs of illness until they are very sick.
This means that by the time symptoms are noticed, the illness may have been progressing for quite some time, and what feels like a sudden loss is often the result of a chronic condition that became too advanced to treat.
There is also a rarer but serious possibility - a sudden intestinal blockage, often caused by something like swallowed carpet fibers.
This can happen quickly and with little warning - your rabbit might seem fine one evening but by the next morning show signs of illness, quickly worsening into a life threatening emergency.
Even with expert surgical care, many rabbits do not survive this condition.
Chewy editorial team offers some insight into this heartbreaking situation, helping you understand what might have happened and supporting you through this difficult time.
