I’m sorry you and your bun have lost their friend. Was your bun able to see their friend after they passed? Sometimes closure is necessary so they don’t wonder where their friend is. Spend time with your bun and give lots of affection. Make sure they are eating and drinking lots of water. ♥️
plushie_dreams
Bunnies (and most other animals) need to sniff the body of their mate in order to understand and process their death. If your bun didn’t get the chance to do this, it will be harder for them to move on.
To help your bunny cope, make sure to stimulate them with toys and games. Give them their favorite treats. You could also try bonding your bunny to a new mate when you feel your bun is ready.
Funhammy
My vet said rabbits are like horses and need another horse around and can tell when a mate has died and may become depressed. If you can I would suggest possibly getting another rabbit to try to bond with your bunny.
No_Shit_74
Prayers going out to you and your fur baby right now. You will see them again over the rainbow Bridge but always know they are watching you.🙏
littlewitchegg
Thanks so much everyone. She was allowed to see her bonded partner Mildred so I think that helps. I meant to post the following with the picture above but I forgot clearly lol – this is what happened :
Very sad to say our doe Mildred passed away during a routine spay (reaction to anaesthetic), safe to say myself and my partner are devastated and our other girl Betty has been left behind. It’s been 3 days since and Betty has been eating, drinking and pooing okay, her mood seems fine, but today I did witness her spitting her soft poos out (she ate some and the rest fell on the floor). We’ve never seen this during the day (night poos only on the floor at night) and I’m worried she’s depressed and should we consider trying to bond her again very soon, or whether I should take her to the vet?
Really appreciate any advice or experience. We’ve been giving her all our love and attention (and we’ve needed it so much too!!). She does seem more confident and comfortable than before (was not dominant) so we are unsure whether to wait before getting her a friend to see how she does? At a loss. We were going to have Betty spayed the same day but called it off after Mildred, and now so worried the same will happen with her.
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I’m sorry you and your bun have lost their friend. Was your bun able to see their friend after they passed? Sometimes closure is necessary so they don’t wonder where their friend is. Spend time with your bun and give lots of affection. Make sure they are eating and drinking lots of water. ♥️
Bunnies (and most other animals) need to sniff the body of their mate in order to understand and process their death. If your bun didn’t get the chance to do this, it will be harder for them to move on.
To help your bunny cope, make sure to stimulate them with toys and games. Give them their favorite treats. You could also try bonding your bunny to a new mate when you feel your bun is ready.
My vet said rabbits are like horses and need another horse around and can tell when a mate has died and may become depressed. If you can I would suggest possibly getting another rabbit to try to bond with your bunny.
Prayers going out to you and your fur baby right now. You will see them again over the rainbow Bridge but always know they are watching you.🙏
Thanks so much everyone. She was allowed to see her bonded partner Mildred so I think that helps. I meant to post the following with the picture above but I forgot clearly lol – this is what happened :
Very sad to say our doe Mildred passed away during a routine spay (reaction to anaesthetic), safe to say myself and my partner are devastated and our other girl Betty has been left behind. It’s been 3 days since and Betty has been eating, drinking and pooing okay, her mood seems fine, but today I did witness her spitting her soft poos out (she ate some and the rest fell on the floor). We’ve never seen this during the day (night poos only on the floor at night) and I’m worried she’s depressed and should we consider trying to bond her again very soon, or whether I should take her to the vet?
Really appreciate any advice or experience. We’ve been giving her all our love and attention (and we’ve needed it so much too!!). She does seem more confident and comfortable than before (was not dominant) so we are unsure whether to wait before getting her a friend to see how she does? At a loss. We were going to have Betty spayed the same day but called it off after Mildred, and now so worried the same will happen with her.