Mourning the death of my rabbit

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- 03/31/2014 at 10:08 AM
  Anna Grace
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  We just lost our European Rabbit who was nine years. My husband and I are mourning but we are also worried about our other bunny. What can we do to help her adjust to being alone? Will she die of a broken heart? They were both females.
  
  Thank you!
- 03/31/2014 at 10:30 AM
  Sarita
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  I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
  
  All rabbits respond very differently to the loss of their friend – some are okay and just plug along as before and others do feel the loss and it’s more difficult.
  
  What I would do is just give her extra attention and most importantly keep her routine the same so she knows what to expect and hopefully she will be fine.
- 03/31/2014 at 10:40 AM
  LongEaredLions
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  I am sorry for your loss.
  Just give your bunny extra attention, keep her routine/diet/cage the same. If she is not a chewer, you can give her a stuffed bunny to cuddle with.
- 03/31/2014 at 11:13 AM
  BunnyLady1989
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  I’m so sorry for your loss. What the others have already mention is great advice. Keep her routine normal and give her extra love and attention. Definitely attempt to give her a stuffed bunny. That way it can keep her company and such.
- 03/31/2014 at 6:54 PM
  Meatloaf N Bunnito
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  =[! So sorry about your bun. =[ I agree with giving your bun extra snuggles. And if they like to chew I wonder if a towel or blanket would be ok in place of a stuffed bunny… My meatloaf loves playing with towels. she’ll dig it into a pile then smooth it out and repeat for quite a while. Still not sure what the allure of that towel is to her, but if she loves it then whatever lol. But, I think a soft towel would also help if she is a chewer in place of a stuffed bunny. Just my opinio n =]
- 04/01/2014 at 7:13 AM
  Beka27
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  When my mini rex lost her lop mate last summer, having a stuffed “surrogate bunny” helped a lot. Even months later, she still snuggles up to “Timothy” and his fur is crunchy with saliva bc Meadow grooms him everyday. 😉
- 04/01/2014 at 7:14 AM
  Beka27
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  Also, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your surviving bun…
- 04/01/2014 at 7:40 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I just want to offer my condolences to your family. Make sure to give your bun lots of attention during her mourning phase.
- 04/01/2014 at 10:09 AM
  LongLiveLoyalBuns
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  Aww im so sorry!! I dont think i need to restate what everyone just said. I have you, your husband and bunny in my thoughts .
- 04/01/2014 at 6:02 PM
  rayray
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  So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing a member of your family. People without pets may downplay your grief, but you are entitled to ever tear you shed. Hugs.
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