Why did my rescued baby rabbit die after being put outside in cold?

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Hi, A month ago I rescued a wild baby rabbit. She was checked over by a vet and was perfectly healthy but too young to be released as she still needed milk and a lot of care. She was living in my friends house and was very happy, eating plenty and drinking lots of water. Over the weekend my friends parents put her outside because they thought it was best for her (even though the vets had told us not to put her straight outside) and she died. Do you have any idea why? Was it the cold? Thanks. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 24 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, I'm so sorry Squiggles passed away! Yes, it certainly could have been the cold that caused her to die. She was still a very young rabbit and if she didn't have any shelter or protection, she could have easily succumbed to the weather. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss!

Why did my rescued baby rabbit die after being put outside in cold?

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