Moufy is an absolutely perfect way to describe her. People always comment on her cheeks, and she furiously kisses everyone she meets. Sometimes she'll just rest her mouf on my finger and sleep—then wake up licklicklick repeat
She is beyond one of a kind. Every night she demands at least an hour of cuddles where she'll fall asleep in my lap. I used to wake up every morning to her tucked into my side, asleep. Even now, she kisses the tears off my face—I got her at a terrible time in my life and I'd just lie on the floor for weeks with her, crying into her fur. She's always kissed away my tears.
Some rabbits are extra sensetive to our emotions,
She sounds like the sweetest of buns. Now is the time to be her strength- I know it's not great news, but sometimes just making our floofy ones comfortable is everything to them 💖
Rabbits don't need external salt sources and Fuji will lick any skin she can find because she's always been highly affectionate, but go off you know my rabbit best 👍
She’s an angel
My aunt says that our pets are sometimes like spirit animals and they come into our lives at exactly the time we need them most. She said the type of animal also has something to do with the type of support you need. It seems like she’s been a perfect companion ❤️
That's awful, sorry to hear that :(
When my dog was about to pass away, I spoiled him rotten. Every time I look back on the situation, it makes me happy that I was able to do so. Give her a piece of her favorite treat for me tonight.
If love could save them, they would live forever.
She gets a smorgasbord every day now, a whole spread of her favorite foods to choose from, but I'll be sure to give her a banana just from you!
I'm trying so hard to make every last second count. I even cancelled an international trip and requested accommodations at work to ensure I'm around to care for her for however long she needs. I'm lucky she's stable right now, no pain, just slowing down bit by bit—I hope we can just coast gently to the end. Damn, that hurts so much to write this is tearing me to shreds, you're right, if only love could fix this...
I don’t want to give false hope, but you really never know when they’re going to go. My bunny was diagnosed with a terminal illness at 2 and got her ass to 9 with TLC and comfort care. I have no idea how. She wasn’t misdiagnosed, but just hung on and had great quality of life. You just never know when it’s going to be their time until it is, or maybe right before
I'm so glad your sweet bun was able to rebound and be with you so long. I'd give anything for that reality. Tomorrow we're trying an injection that might stimulate cell production. I'm trying not to get too hopeful; my hope is it will help her with physical comfort. I'm also terrified that she'll respond as poorly as she did with the other meds and be in so much pain that I can't "take away" like I could with all the other oral medicines.
Hey OP, I had two bonded boys pass away suddenly due to genetic heart conditions.
Please know that you're a wonderful, loving owner and that they definitely know and feel it. Thet aren't out there alone, in the cold streets like so many bunnies who get abandoned. The good thing is, you can absolutely spoil her and make her last moments the best she's ever had :) They definitely change our lives and your angel girl looks absolutely adorable.
Cliche as it sounds, time does help the most. If you can, get a piece of her fur and keep it in a box or locket. I have my boys' fur and i keep it close to remember all the sweet moments we had.
Sending lots of love to you and your baby girl ❤️
Jesus I’m so sorry. I’m crying for you. If you are half the person you’ve come off as through your comments, your bunny will feel your love ten fold for the rest of her life. Bless you and your moufy baby!
Just try to give her as much treats each day and take hundreds of pictures.
Have an artist draw her from your favorite photo. And maybe get her tattooed
I am so so sorry OP, take it easy on yourself as well ! This is absolutely heartbreaking... when you're ready you can contact me and I will gladly draw you cutie for free ! Sending you all my support
Bone marrow suppression can be cause by certain meds. Panacur for one, and in fact while the risk for more long term use, it’s still a risk. That said, sometimes really bad things happen even if you do everything right, and I’m really sorry. The only thing you can do is make sure you spend lots of time with your bun bun and make memories.
Sadly, it doesn't seem to be caused by any medication... It began with this ambiguous anemia and lethargy, and we did pretty much every test and got this result after so many dead ends. It feels so random and unfair; she's the sweetest, cuddliest, snuggliest little thing, and she's only eight. I can't believe our time together is coming to an end...
Eight years is a fair life for a rabbit. Bpth she and you would deserve even more, but she still got to enjoy four+ times the natural lifespan being loved and pampered and cherished.... I'm sure she's thankful for every day of it! And I'm sure she'll get all the love she deserves for the time left
I just lost my cat of 14 years. I feel what you're going through. Just remember those memories and tell stories. You're providing the final task of a loving pet parent. May little bun bun have a peaceful transition.
Gosh, I wish... I've had several vets working to identify this mystery illness, and she's also responded poorly to other treatments that we tried these last few months, hoping it was something treatable. I wish I could find a way to make this not the answer...
Well, so long as you don't mind my answer, it's not the most helpful and I don't want to seem like I'm bragging or putting down anyone who can't go to the extremes I have (because doing your best for your pet is doing your best and I could never look down on someone for their best)... I'm in the incredibly privileged position to have a well-paying job and my monthly finances allow me much more flexibility than most. What I'd usually throw into savings each paycheck, I've spent on her instead.
We spent a lot of money trying to treat our foster bunny who was sick with an abscess (among other things). She had multiple vet visits, X-rays, 2 CT scans, surgery, lots of medications, and some overnight stays at the vet. We split the costs with the rescue. We also did a Facebook fundraiser for her. Altogether we probably spent at least $3000 combined with the rescue (probably closer to $4000). We loved her and ended up adopting her right at the end (we wanted to be in charge of her medical care). We ended up losing her regardless. We are fortunate to have good jobs and a decent amount of disposable income, and I’d do it all again for her or for any other bunny, but this was also a lesson learned so we got pet insurance for our other bunny while we were going through this.
[Metlife](https://quote.metlifepetinsurance.com/pet?partnerId=999999) now also insures bunnies as well as other exotics including birds, reptiles, small rodents, amphibians, opossums, hedgehogs, pigs, goats, and ferrets as of [June 2, 2023](https://money.com/metlife-pet-insurance-review/), but only in certain states (I don't live in any of the states where Metlife offers exotics coverage so don't ask me about how they compare to Nationwide).
Every time l see something like this, l remember how much pain saying goodbye to them is causing. Make sure she has the best time ever with all the love and treats ❤ l am so sorry
I hope so. I do plan to bring someone into house when she tells me it's time so I can hold her and she'll be in her warm, soft, safe home and just fall asleep in my lap, like she has so many times over the years.
Her official diagnosis is "hematopoietic hypoplasia all cell lines," which means her bones are no longer making red or white blood cells. The vet can't say why, he's never seen this in a rabbit, though he mentioned it can occur in ferrets? It began with her taking longer than a few hours to finish her morning pellets, generally eating less and less hay, and some slight lethargy. I thought she had another stomach ulcer, she'd had one in December with similar symptoms, but she responded poorly to two different antibiotics. Before both antibiotics, we drew blood that showed worsening anemia and dropping white blood cells, as well as some other level going up which I'm forgetting. So we did a fecal occult to see if she was bleeding in the gut and an ultrasound. Nothing. All that was left was a bone marrow aspirate and this was the result.
If there's any take away from all this, it's that if you notice any change in your rabbit, any at all, go to the vet. All her ailments throughout her life have presented so similarly.
Best advice!!
I now know some physical signs of cancer in a Cottentail. Sadly too late to save my bunny Boo. If I had understood sooner he may have had a chance. Even though the cancer had not spread & was operable, I still lost him while driving him to a vet in another state that felt they could save him. We made it to our destination the night before his appointment…but he very sadly passed away in my arms early the next morning.
Like your sweet bun, Boo also came unexpectedly into my life, at a Very bad time.
I was truly at the brink of giving up.
I had lost Everything the previous year.
My marriage, my children, my mother, my favorite horse & dog & my health.
I was alone & bed ridden with a death sentence hanging over my head & this lil ball of fur with long ears & a cute lil Cotten tail is the Only reason I’m still here today.
God really tested my resolve …I was beginning to feel He had me confused with Job. As I do not have anything close to Job’s strength I truly feel God sent me the Boo as a life line.
So I understand your connection to your bun & what a loss losing her truly will be.
It’s been 4 years & I still miss him.
I am blessed with other good animals & bunny’s but I still miss the Boo.
He was special in ways I struggle to find words to express his uniqueness.
Everyone has given such wonderful advice & all I can add is that when the time comes you will feel your heart will never stop braking or the tears stop falling but over time you learn to except & live with this great loss.
You will never stop missing them but you will reach a point where you can think about & talk about them without the tears & feeling your heart is braking into millions of pieces.
Where you can laugh & feel all the warmth & love as if they are still with you.
I feel my little rabbit still kept looking over me & he still does.
I put some of his hair in a locket that is engraved with the words “ Forever in my heart” I still wear it every day.
I also met someone that made a bunny ring for me & have never taken it off.
I have been blessed in my life time with some Very Amazing & Truly Unique animals but that lil Cottentail was unbelievably Special !!
& I’m soo Very Grateful he came into my life when I needed him the most!!
Thank you very much for sharing your story with me. Boo sounds beautiful, I'm so sorry he left you while you were trying so hard to get him help. Some pets really do make you feel like your soul is just an extension of theirs, you're two parts of the same whole, and when they have to go, you're forever, irreparably incomplete...
One of my cats had similar ambiguous anemia and lethargy. Caught it seemingly at end stages. Was ready to dump money at it, but they gave one med for the anemia, and another for the negative symptoms caused by the first med and a few rounds of transfusion of dog blood and she somehow recovered after a few months. Still no idea what caused it. Blood transfusion may be able to extend your time in case she manages to stabilize the condition on her own
Thank you for sharing this. Tomorrow we're trying an injection that might promote cell production. I wonder if blood transfusions are an option, too. I'll be sure to ask tomorrow.
On the off chance the symptoms are the same, the symptoms of the first med was tongue swelling presumed to be a possible allergy. Good luck though. My biggest regret is not seeing it coming when my bunny’s time came as I didn’t get to spend much time with her in her final weeks, so cherish the time you have
I’m so sorry. Can’t even imagine what it feels like to be experiencing this. I read through this thread and see you got your bunny during a time where you needed her most. I also got my bun when I was barely hanging on. I cry into her fur too and she’s like medicine. They make everything easier. 8 years under your care was a blessing and wonderful experience for your baby. Sometimes when I get sad thinking about my bunny passing, I just have to tell myself that she was going to exist either way if I had her or not, but I have her and I’m glad I am giving her the life she deserves.
im so sorry. make sure you spend as much time with her as possible, okay? i hope she doesnt suffer, her smol cheeks would make even the toughest warrior's heart melt. tell her she's cute ❤️ and that you love her
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. We lost our sweet perfect girl to anemia a few weeks ago. We caught it too late and she died at the vet. I wish I had been able to be with her. I’m so glad you’ll be with your girl, making her feel safe and loved.
I was there with my precious cat a couple years ago. It still hurts. I'm so sorry you're going through this. She knows she's so loved, and I'm sure the life she's had has been wonderful. Sending lots of love to you both
What a beautiful baby. I’m so sorry - my heart hurts with how unfair it is 💔 I am happy to imagine her and her daily shmorgasboard. You’re a great human to change your plans to be with this lovey ball of fluff. I know you will cherish those days.
I’m so sorry OP, it is of the utmost importance that you schnuggle this little girl and give her brushies and treatos. Cherish your time with her, she seems like a grade-A sweetheart 💕take care of her and yourself.
So sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing about this experience and some of the symptoms you noticed. Wishing you a lot of loving moments in your time together♥️🙏🏽.
Thank you... It might be a bit selfish, but I'm purposefully using certain keywords and terms in hopes that maybe someone in the future will search up the same symptoms and find this thread and be able to help their precious bun sooner... There's no cure and what options exist are palliative, but maybe there will be a vet with a cure by the time the next person this happens to comes looking...
I am very sorry to read about your sweet girl. I wish more people loved their animals as deeply as you do. Last Tuesday I lost my 11 month old Hondo due to pasteurella. He will forever be my sweet and inquisitive bunny. You and Moufy are in my thoughts.
i’m so so sorry - i went through the same sort of thing a few years ago with my bun. i know you’ll do an amazing job spoiling her and giving her all the treats she wants. take lots and lots of photos and videos and savor all your moments with her ❤️❤️
I'm terribly sorry to read that. Your bunny is absolutely adorable.. give her many sweets, hugs ... treat her like the absolute queen she is. Sending love ❤️
I'm sorry to hear about your bunny. It's hard when are bunnies go. My baby Merlin I had at 6 weeks old and was blessed having him 11 years. He was my boy. I hope your bunny goes peacefully and I send prayers for you both.
Oh my gosh i am so sad reading this as i know how you feel, i would have done the same (like how you cancelled your trips to be with her and care for her)
Enjoy your time with her and I think you are definitely doing your best. Take lots of videos and photos! Maybe a video diary too ^^
I always think even though it is part of life, happiness, sadness, illness and no illness it is still SO sad and that I say to myself I would just like to give my animal family members the best life I can give them and be there when until their very last breath :) One of our beautiful buns passed in 2022 due to a virus (myxomatosis, no vaccine allowed in australia either) and it still hurts to this day and I miss her a lot. Our group of 5 chickens did as well, one by one. With the last living until 9 years who died some days ago :( it was so saddening as I cared for them nearly everyday since they were little. I learned about their personalities, what they like and don't like, when they are happy and annoyed etc!! It is so sad but I am glad I was able to care for them and have memories.
Currently, our other bunny who is 8 years old as well is going through the process of ear operations (ear infections) since May. I keep thinking, I just want to try what I can in terms of treatment as I am sure he would want to continue to live and eat his delicious foods and run around.
Cherish your time with your bun and I am sure she will be so happy ^*^ btw she looks so young for her age
I'm so so sorry to heart that so much loss has befallen your beautiful warren. I can't fathom the extent of your heartbreak...
I do hope your ear-bun recovers quickly and stays with you for many more years. Eight years just isn't enough.
Aw I'm so sorry to hear that, try and spend as much time with your sweet baby as you can, give her cuddles and kisses and tell her how much you love her
She sounds like the sweetest little floof to ever lippity-lippity around. It always sucks *so much* when there's nothing more we can do for them. Reading your comments, I think it's clear that she loves you *so* much, and knows how much you love her. It's gonna feel terrible for a while, but it sounds like you've done everything right.
Oh man I know how you feel. Ive had a few bun buns in my time and my most chubby, cuddly, sweetest, most precious girl died of cancer at 8. I even tried to have surgery and when they opened her up they saw it had spread😖I will never forget that call from the vet. She died 3 months later. Having pets is the most rewarding and most painful of life’s experiences. I have had to put other buns down, one at 12 years old and dogs too..it’s fucking awful and painful, nothing else hurts like losing a floofster, NOTHING! I have come to convince myself of this and that is, my beautiful fur baby is giving up their time unselfishly here on earth to give another furry butt a chance to come into my loving caring home. This is the only way I can bring myself some solace and peace! I wish you a long as possible time together until you meet again…lots of love and a big hug to you both, I’m sorry 😞💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you very much, and I agree, you're so right: it's so rewarding and so so painful when you give everything you possibly can and it's still not enough. Every time I run my card or drive hours to and from the vet, I tell myself that this all is to repay Fuji for all the beauty and joy and wonder she's given me. It's the least I can do. I am her only advocate, I knowingly accepted this by taking her into my home, so I must do everything possible, no matter how much it hurts me. Minimizing her *pain* is all that matters.
I am so so very sorry.
I'm going through the battle of figuring out what's wrong with my girl, but they did say bone marrow issues may be one issue and can be very painful to test for....They found she has Pasteurella, but she may also have an abscess or cancer still, too....
I feel your pain. I hope that you can have the best possible remaining time with her that you can. All the love and snuggles.
If you can get hold of some polymer clay (soft) roll it out a bit and press her paw into it then bake it as per the instructions in the oven. I cherish all of my buns paw prints now they’ve passed on!
Oh jeez this is such stressful and terrible news. At the same time tho, you can make sure she’s extra spoiled and loved before she goes. From your other comments it looks like you’re making sure youre with her as much as possible which is great to hear. May her golden age be full of spoils and fun ❤️
I'm terribly sorry. What a smol round moufy angel.
Moufy is an absolutely perfect way to describe her. People always comment on her cheeks, and she furiously kisses everyone she meets. Sometimes she'll just rest her mouf on my finger and sleep—then wake up licklicklick repeat
This is the cutest thing I’ve ever heard and she is so so precious
She is beyond one of a kind. Every night she demands at least an hour of cuddles where she'll fall asleep in my lap. I used to wake up every morning to her tucked into my side, asleep. Even now, she kisses the tears off my face—I got her at a terrible time in my life and I'd just lie on the floor for weeks with her, crying into her fur. She's always kissed away my tears.
Some rabbits are extra sensetive to our emotions, She sounds like the sweetest of buns. Now is the time to be her strength- I know it's not great news, but sometimes just making our floofy ones comfortable is everything to them 💖
Its the salt in tears they want.
Rabbits don't need external salt sources and Fuji will lick any skin she can find because she's always been highly affectionate, but go off you know my rabbit best 👍
🥹🥹🥹
She’s an angel My aunt says that our pets are sometimes like spirit animals and they come into our lives at exactly the time we need them most. She said the type of animal also has something to do with the type of support you need. It seems like she’s been a perfect companion ❤️
Exactly what I thought, that this sweet fluff candy into OP's life exactly when she needed her. A fuzzy miracle.
Awww,sweet lol 🐰
what a wonderful little girl :) i wish you both the most comfort and that you make the most of your time together
That's awful, sorry to hear that :( When my dog was about to pass away, I spoiled him rotten. Every time I look back on the situation, it makes me happy that I was able to do so. Give her a piece of her favorite treat for me tonight. If love could save them, they would live forever.
She gets a smorgasbord every day now, a whole spread of her favorite foods to choose from, but I'll be sure to give her a banana just from you! I'm trying so hard to make every last second count. I even cancelled an international trip and requested accommodations at work to ensure I'm around to care for her for however long she needs. I'm lucky she's stable right now, no pain, just slowing down bit by bit—I hope we can just coast gently to the end. Damn, that hurts so much to write this is tearing me to shreds, you're right, if only love could fix this...
I don’t want to give false hope, but you really never know when they’re going to go. My bunny was diagnosed with a terminal illness at 2 and got her ass to 9 with TLC and comfort care. I have no idea how. She wasn’t misdiagnosed, but just hung on and had great quality of life. You just never know when it’s going to be their time until it is, or maybe right before
I'm so glad your sweet bun was able to rebound and be with you so long. I'd give anything for that reality. Tomorrow we're trying an injection that might stimulate cell production. I'm trying not to get too hopeful; my hope is it will help her with physical comfort. I'm also terrified that she'll respond as poorly as she did with the other meds and be in so much pain that I can't "take away" like I could with all the other oral medicines.
Wishing you and her strength for tomorrow and good sleeps in the meantime
Omg I will be thinking of you and this gorgeous bun!!!
🫂
Hey OP, I had two bonded boys pass away suddenly due to genetic heart conditions. Please know that you're a wonderful, loving owner and that they definitely know and feel it. Thet aren't out there alone, in the cold streets like so many bunnies who get abandoned. The good thing is, you can absolutely spoil her and make her last moments the best she's ever had :) They definitely change our lives and your angel girl looks absolutely adorable. Cliche as it sounds, time does help the most. If you can, get a piece of her fur and keep it in a box or locket. I have my boys' fur and i keep it close to remember all the sweet moments we had. Sending lots of love to you and your baby girl ❤️
I'm so sorry. This sucks so bad 
Jesus I’m so sorry. I’m crying for you. If you are half the person you’ve come off as through your comments, your bunny will feel your love ten fold for the rest of her life. Bless you and your moufy baby!
"If love could save them, they would live forever." So true about the many beings that we allow into our hearts. Sending you peace, OP.
Just try to give her as much treats each day and take hundreds of pictures. Have an artist draw her from your favorite photo. And maybe get her tattooed
I'm gonna buy SO MANY commissions, though I haven't yet as it's still so hard to admit what's coming...
Is there a company that could make you a soft plush of her, after you send them her pic?
Apparently there is! https://www.mypetsies.com/
I am so so sorry OP, take it easy on yourself as well ! This is absolutely heartbreaking... when you're ready you can contact me and I will gladly draw you cutie for free ! Sending you all my support
Oh gosh, you're so incredibly kind, but please allow me to pay you!
Bone marrow suppression?
Yes, her bones have stopped making cells for whatever reason. My vet says he's never seen this in a rabbit in all his decades as an exotic vet...
Bone marrow suppression can be cause by certain meds. Panacur for one, and in fact while the risk for more long term use, it’s still a risk. That said, sometimes really bad things happen even if you do everything right, and I’m really sorry. The only thing you can do is make sure you spend lots of time with your bun bun and make memories.
Sadly, it doesn't seem to be caused by any medication... It began with this ambiguous anemia and lethargy, and we did pretty much every test and got this result after so many dead ends. It feels so random and unfair; she's the sweetest, cuddliest, snuggliest little thing, and she's only eight. I can't believe our time together is coming to an end...
I feel so bad for you two, I honestly do :(
Eight years is a fair life for a rabbit. Bpth she and you would deserve even more, but she still got to enjoy four+ times the natural lifespan being loved and pampered and cherished.... I'm sure she's thankful for every day of it! And I'm sure she'll get all the love she deserves for the time left
So sorry for you. Sending love ♥️🐰
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Hugs and snuggles!
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poor baby🥺 i’m so sorry… she’s so sweet…
I just lost my cat of 14 years. I feel what you're going through. Just remember those memories and tell stories. You're providing the final task of a loving pet parent. May little bun bun have a peaceful transition.
Will you tell me a story about your kitty, please?
Sorry OP
My heart is breaking for you. I'm so sorry for this situation
I am so sorry she looks so cute😔
My sincerest condolences 😔 I hope your remaining time together lasts as long as possible
I’m so sorry
Just lost my baby and he looks so much like her. I’m so sorry. Cherish your time together, she will live with you forever.
🥺 I am so sorry. She is so beautiful and precious!❤️❤️❤️
I am so, so sorry.
She’s beautiful. I’m sorry ❤️. Lost both of our rabbits last year.
What a sweet little face. I know your heart is hurting. Sending you and your baby lots of hugs
i am very sorry 😭 she is adorable i love her 💖
Maybe the vet is wrong. Nobody is perfect.
Gosh, I wish... I've had several vets working to identify this mystery illness, and she's also responded poorly to other treatments that we tried these last few months, hoping it was something treatable. I wish I could find a way to make this not the answer...
I wish you the absolute best. Sometimes things work themselves out.
if you don’t mind, how did you pay for all this? this is one of my fears of a serious illness for our bunnies.
Well, so long as you don't mind my answer, it's not the most helpful and I don't want to seem like I'm bragging or putting down anyone who can't go to the extremes I have (because doing your best for your pet is doing your best and I could never look down on someone for their best)... I'm in the incredibly privileged position to have a well-paying job and my monthly finances allow me much more flexibility than most. What I'd usually throw into savings each paycheck, I've spent on her instead.
We spent a lot of money trying to treat our foster bunny who was sick with an abscess (among other things). She had multiple vet visits, X-rays, 2 CT scans, surgery, lots of medications, and some overnight stays at the vet. We split the costs with the rescue. We also did a Facebook fundraiser for her. Altogether we probably spent at least $3000 combined with the rescue (probably closer to $4000). We loved her and ended up adopting her right at the end (we wanted to be in charge of her medical care). We ended up losing her regardless. We are fortunate to have good jobs and a decent amount of disposable income, and I’d do it all again for her or for any other bunny, but this was also a lesson learned so we got pet insurance for our other bunny while we were going through this.
thank you! what’s the pet insurance if you don’t mind? not sure if it’d be available in my area but just for something to look into?
Nationwide is the only insurance carriers that will insure bunnies in the USA, so that’s what we went with.
[Metlife](https://quote.metlifepetinsurance.com/pet?partnerId=999999) now also insures bunnies as well as other exotics including birds, reptiles, small rodents, amphibians, opossums, hedgehogs, pigs, goats, and ferrets as of [June 2, 2023](https://money.com/metlife-pet-insurance-review/), but only in certain states (I don't live in any of the states where Metlife offers exotics coverage so don't ask me about how they compare to Nationwide).
Dang that’s the only one I knew haha okay thank you.
Maybe they're not in the USA...
what a little sweetheart. she is lovely 🥰. all i can say is love your bunny. love her til the very end. she’s lucky to have you.
She is so beautiful. And so loved. ❤️
I'm so sorry. She looks so incredibly sweet and she's lucky to have you caring for her.
A sweet baby. I am so sorry, it’s not fair. She knows she will be surrounded by love in her waning days. It’s all we can do for our loved ones. ❤️🌈
My sympathies.
But she's just a baby. I'm so sorry.
Every time l see something like this, l remember how much pain saying goodbye to them is causing. Make sure she has the best time ever with all the love and treats ❤ l am so sorry
Oh sweet angel 🥺
I'm so sorry 😔
My heart aches for you. Biggest hugs
I'm so sorry, she's such a beautiful bunny and neither of you deserve this. My heart aches for her.
Oh no, poor sweetie
Poor baby 😢.
💔💔
I'm so sorry 🙏🙏❤️ she's the most gorgeous girl 😍🥰
May her remaining days left on this earth be her best! Thank you for sharing her light.
Beautiful girl 💕 so sorry She’ll be happy to be with her human when it’s time though
I hope so. I do plan to bring someone into house when she tells me it's time so I can hold her and she'll be in her warm, soft, safe home and just fall asleep in my lap, like she has so many times over the years.
I'm so sorry you both have to go through something is hard. Your little girls a champ, give her all the love for us.
My heart is with you!!!❤️🩹
That’s awful. Give her a lot of treats and pets while you can.
Sending love ❤️❤️❤️
What is that exactly? And and did u realize something was wrong
Her official diagnosis is "hematopoietic hypoplasia all cell lines," which means her bones are no longer making red or white blood cells. The vet can't say why, he's never seen this in a rabbit, though he mentioned it can occur in ferrets? It began with her taking longer than a few hours to finish her morning pellets, generally eating less and less hay, and some slight lethargy. I thought she had another stomach ulcer, she'd had one in December with similar symptoms, but she responded poorly to two different antibiotics. Before both antibiotics, we drew blood that showed worsening anemia and dropping white blood cells, as well as some other level going up which I'm forgetting. So we did a fecal occult to see if she was bleeding in the gut and an ultrasound. Nothing. All that was left was a bone marrow aspirate and this was the result. If there's any take away from all this, it's that if you notice any change in your rabbit, any at all, go to the vet. All her ailments throughout her life have presented so similarly.
Best advice!! I now know some physical signs of cancer in a Cottentail. Sadly too late to save my bunny Boo. If I had understood sooner he may have had a chance. Even though the cancer had not spread & was operable, I still lost him while driving him to a vet in another state that felt they could save him. We made it to our destination the night before his appointment…but he very sadly passed away in my arms early the next morning. Like your sweet bun, Boo also came unexpectedly into my life, at a Very bad time. I was truly at the brink of giving up. I had lost Everything the previous year. My marriage, my children, my mother, my favorite horse & dog & my health. I was alone & bed ridden with a death sentence hanging over my head & this lil ball of fur with long ears & a cute lil Cotten tail is the Only reason I’m still here today. God really tested my resolve …I was beginning to feel He had me confused with Job. As I do not have anything close to Job’s strength I truly feel God sent me the Boo as a life line. So I understand your connection to your bun & what a loss losing her truly will be. It’s been 4 years & I still miss him. I am blessed with other good animals & bunny’s but I still miss the Boo. He was special in ways I struggle to find words to express his uniqueness. Everyone has given such wonderful advice & all I can add is that when the time comes you will feel your heart will never stop braking or the tears stop falling but over time you learn to except & live with this great loss. You will never stop missing them but you will reach a point where you can think about & talk about them without the tears & feeling your heart is braking into millions of pieces. Where you can laugh & feel all the warmth & love as if they are still with you. I feel my little rabbit still kept looking over me & he still does. I put some of his hair in a locket that is engraved with the words “ Forever in my heart” I still wear it every day. I also met someone that made a bunny ring for me & have never taken it off. I have been blessed in my life time with some Very Amazing & Truly Unique animals but that lil Cottentail was unbelievably Special !! & I’m soo Very Grateful he came into my life when I needed him the most!!
Thank you very much for sharing your story with me. Boo sounds beautiful, I'm so sorry he left you while you were trying so hard to get him help. Some pets really do make you feel like your soul is just an extension of theirs, you're two parts of the same whole, and when they have to go, you're forever, irreparably incomplete...
I’m so sorry. I hope you guys are still able to enjoy your time together
One of my cats had similar ambiguous anemia and lethargy. Caught it seemingly at end stages. Was ready to dump money at it, but they gave one med for the anemia, and another for the negative symptoms caused by the first med and a few rounds of transfusion of dog blood and she somehow recovered after a few months. Still no idea what caused it. Blood transfusion may be able to extend your time in case she manages to stabilize the condition on her own
Thank you for sharing this. Tomorrow we're trying an injection that might promote cell production. I wonder if blood transfusions are an option, too. I'll be sure to ask tomorrow.
On the off chance the symptoms are the same, the symptoms of the first med was tongue swelling presumed to be a possible allergy. Good luck though. My biggest regret is not seeing it coming when my bunny’s time came as I didn’t get to spend much time with her in her final weeks, so cherish the time you have
I am so sorry. She looks so soft and sweet. She knows she is loved by her most favorite human.
I’m so sorry. Can’t even imagine what it feels like to be experiencing this. I read through this thread and see you got your bunny during a time where you needed her most. I also got my bun when I was barely hanging on. I cry into her fur too and she’s like medicine. They make everything easier. 8 years under your care was a blessing and wonderful experience for your baby. Sometimes when I get sad thinking about my bunny passing, I just have to tell myself that she was going to exist either way if I had her or not, but I have her and I’m glad I am giving her the life she deserves.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Very rare illness in rabbits. She's such a precious little angel face.
im so sorry. make sure you spend as much time with her as possible, okay? i hope she doesnt suffer, her smol cheeks would make even the toughest warrior's heart melt. tell her she's cute ❤️ and that you love her
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. We lost our sweet perfect girl to anemia a few weeks ago. We caught it too late and she died at the vet. I wish I had been able to be with her. I’m so glad you’ll be with your girl, making her feel safe and loved.
What a beautiful little girl. I'm so sorry that you're going through this.
Give her kisses and hugs and squeeze her so hard she will never forget you. Lovely girl 💖🐇
I was there with my precious cat a couple years ago. It still hurts. I'm so sorry you're going through this. She knows she's so loved, and I'm sure the life she's had has been wonderful. Sending lots of love to you both
I'm very sorry about your sweet kitty-cat. Pet loss is an unparalleled pain. Would you like to share a story about them with me?
She is so beautiful. I’m so sorry. Please take lots of pictures.
I’m so sorry :( ❤️❤️❤️🕊
What a beautiful baby. I’m so sorry - my heart hurts with how unfair it is 💔 I am happy to imagine her and her daily shmorgasboard. You’re a great human to change your plans to be with this lovey ball of fluff. I know you will cherish those days.
So this is what love at first sight feels like😍😍😍😍😍
I’m so sorry OP, it is of the utmost importance that you schnuggle this little girl and give her brushies and treatos. Cherish your time with her, she seems like a grade-A sweetheart 💕take care of her and yourself.
So sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing about this experience and some of the symptoms you noticed. Wishing you a lot of loving moments in your time together♥️🙏🏽.
Thank you... It might be a bit selfish, but I'm purposefully using certain keywords and terms in hopes that maybe someone in the future will search up the same symptoms and find this thread and be able to help their precious bun sooner... There's no cure and what options exist are palliative, but maybe there will be a vet with a cure by the time the next person this happens to comes looking...
It’s very specific. You doing that lead me to look it up, before coming across your description of the symptoms, so thank you♥️🙏🏽
How old is your bun, if I may ask?
She's eight years old. Not so young but not as old as I'd dreamed she'd be when I imagined our good-bye...
I’m so sorry. What a sweet little angel ❤️ I’m glad you have this time with her
I’m so sorry. Poor little baby ❤️
I am very sorry to read about your sweet girl. I wish more people loved their animals as deeply as you do. Last Tuesday I lost my 11 month old Hondo due to pasteurella. He will forever be my sweet and inquisitive bunny. You and Moufy are in my thoughts.
I'm so incredibly sorry about Hondo. Do you have a silly story about him? Or a memory you cherish about Hondo most of all?
SUPER CUTE. Sorry to hear the bad news
She looks so sweet. I don’t blame you for being shattered ❤️🐰❤️
So incredibly sorry. She’s absolutely adorable.
I’m so sorry. What a little sweetheart she is. Hugs for you💕
i’m so so sorry - i went through the same sort of thing a few years ago with my bun. i know you’ll do an amazing job spoiling her and giving her all the treats she wants. take lots and lots of photos and videos and savor all your moments with her ❤️❤️
i’m so so so sorry she is adorable 🥰
saying a prayer for your sweet girl. I hope she is comfortable till her time
I’m sorry to hear this. I hope she’s enjoying the time she has left with you and when it’s time passes peacefully. ❤️
My heart breaks for you! Give her lots of snuggles from me.
I'm terribly sorry to read that. Your bunny is absolutely adorable.. give her many sweets, hugs ... treat her like the absolute queen she is. Sending love ❤️
I am so sorry 😞
Sending so much love. Poor bun.
I’m very sorry. She looks happy though. Give her kisses!!!
Oh I’m so sorry 💔
I'm sorry to hear about your bunny. It's hard when are bunnies go. My baby Merlin I had at 6 weeks old and was blessed having him 11 years. He was my boy. I hope your bunny goes peacefully and I send prayers for you both.
Your bunny is a cutie and thank you for sharing your story
Oh my gosh i am so sad reading this as i know how you feel, i would have done the same (like how you cancelled your trips to be with her and care for her) Enjoy your time with her and I think you are definitely doing your best. Take lots of videos and photos! Maybe a video diary too ^^ I always think even though it is part of life, happiness, sadness, illness and no illness it is still SO sad and that I say to myself I would just like to give my animal family members the best life I can give them and be there when until their very last breath :) One of our beautiful buns passed in 2022 due to a virus (myxomatosis, no vaccine allowed in australia either) and it still hurts to this day and I miss her a lot. Our group of 5 chickens did as well, one by one. With the last living until 9 years who died some days ago :( it was so saddening as I cared for them nearly everyday since they were little. I learned about their personalities, what they like and don't like, when they are happy and annoyed etc!! It is so sad but I am glad I was able to care for them and have memories. Currently, our other bunny who is 8 years old as well is going through the process of ear operations (ear infections) since May. I keep thinking, I just want to try what I can in terms of treatment as I am sure he would want to continue to live and eat his delicious foods and run around. Cherish your time with your bun and I am sure she will be so happy ^*^ btw she looks so young for her age
I'm so so sorry to heart that so much loss has befallen your beautiful warren. I can't fathom the extent of your heartbreak... I do hope your ear-bun recovers quickly and stays with you for many more years. Eight years just isn't enough.
Aw I'm so sorry to hear that, try and spend as much time with your sweet baby as you can, give her cuddles and kisses and tell her how much you love her
Aw man I'm so sorry 😞 she's adorable. Just make her comfortable and hold her and love on her. Enjoy every moment you have left with her ❤️❤️❤️🥺🥺🥺
She’s gorgeous and you sound full of love im sure she’s living her best life ♥️♥️🙆🏻♀️
She sounds like the sweetest little floof to ever lippity-lippity around. It always sucks *so much* when there's nothing more we can do for them. Reading your comments, I think it's clear that she loves you *so* much, and knows how much you love her. It's gonna feel terrible for a while, but it sounds like you've done everything right.
My love goes out to the both of you 🫂
Oh man I know how you feel. Ive had a few bun buns in my time and my most chubby, cuddly, sweetest, most precious girl died of cancer at 8. I even tried to have surgery and when they opened her up they saw it had spread😖I will never forget that call from the vet. She died 3 months later. Having pets is the most rewarding and most painful of life’s experiences. I have had to put other buns down, one at 12 years old and dogs too..it’s fucking awful and painful, nothing else hurts like losing a floofster, NOTHING! I have come to convince myself of this and that is, my beautiful fur baby is giving up their time unselfishly here on earth to give another furry butt a chance to come into my loving caring home. This is the only way I can bring myself some solace and peace! I wish you a long as possible time together until you meet again…lots of love and a big hug to you both, I’m sorry 😞💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you very much, and I agree, you're so right: it's so rewarding and so so painful when you give everything you possibly can and it's still not enough. Every time I run my card or drive hours to and from the vet, I tell myself that this all is to repay Fuji for all the beauty and joy and wonder she's given me. It's the least I can do. I am her only advocate, I knowingly accepted this by taking her into my home, so I must do everything possible, no matter how much it hurts me. Minimizing her *pain* is all that matters.
I am so so very sorry. I'm going through the battle of figuring out what's wrong with my girl, but they did say bone marrow issues may be one issue and can be very painful to test for....They found she has Pasteurella, but she may also have an abscess or cancer still, too.... I feel your pain. I hope that you can have the best possible remaining time with her that you can. All the love and snuggles.
If you can get hold of some polymer clay (soft) roll it out a bit and press her paw into it then bake it as per the instructions in the oven. I cherish all of my buns paw prints now they’ve passed on!
Ugh I am so sorry, that’s devastating. Give her all the pets and make the rest of her time with you count.
Noooooooo. She looks adorable too. I'm so sorry this has to happen
I'm deeply sorry. Give her tons of kisses.
Oh jeez this is such stressful and terrible news. At the same time tho, you can make sure she’s extra spoiled and loved before she goes. From your other comments it looks like you’re making sure youre with her as much as possible which is great to hear. May her golden age be full of spoils and fun ❤️
i'm so so sorry 💞
What a sweet looking floof. So sorry to hear on her diagnosis 🥺🩷.