Why did my rabbit die suddenly after head tilt, not eating, and heavy breathing?

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My Bunny Bear Was Acting Strange Lastnight His Head Was Tilt , he refuse To Eat His Food (Not Like Him He Loves His food ) & He was breathing Heavily hours Later Died What Can Cause His Death ? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 1 month and 20 days old | 0 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Poor Bear--I am so sorry! Rabbits can catch many bacterial and parasitic diseases that can travel to the brain very quickly and cause death. Likely, it was one of these diseases. They are often contagious, so if you have other rabbits or consider getting other rabbits I recommend a visit to your rabbit vet for a full examination. Also, never buy a rabbit that has any sign of respiratory disease like sneezing and a snotty nose. These rabbits have infectious disease very often and this is the kind of process that can eventually cause vestibular disease (head tilt) like you saw in Bear.

Why did my rabbit die suddenly after head tilt, not eating, and heavy breathing?

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