Why did my 2-year-old rabbit die suddenly? Was it the vitamin tonic?

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My rabbit died suddenly and it was 2 years old.Morning also it was playing but suddenly it stopped and remain sitted inside the cage as usual but there was no other symptoms. After one hour I went and checked and that time it was almost dead.I am really depressed and can't stop my tears. My question to you is how a rabbit can die suddenly and whether vitamin tonic can cause this? My vet prescribed Himalaya furglow that contains vitamin A, E, zinc, selenium,and fortified with Vitamin D. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 3 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am so sorry to hear that Candy passed away suddenly. I know that must have been quite a shock to you. I can tell you loved him very much. To answer you question, rabbits sometimes die suddenly, just like humans and other animals. I cannot tell you why this happened without a necropsy (autopsy). My best guess would be a heart attack (this can happen even in young animals). As to whether or not the vitamin tonic contributed or caused his death, I can't answer that. I would need much more information to even get a hint of an idea like: Candy's age, what his diet was, how much he weighed, the exact concentrations of all the ingredients in the tonic and how much of that tonic you actually had given over what period of time. Even with all that information there is no way to know for sure. Again, an autopsy would give you the best chance at finding out what happened. Please, I understand your sadness and I have tremendous sympathy for you, but don't try to look for someone to blame. Sometimes death happens suddenly and it is no one's fault. Hope this clarifies things somewhat. If you have more questions feel free to post again.

Why did my 2-year-old rabbit die suddenly? Was it the vitamin tonic?

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