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Why are my rabbits dying suddenly in my rabbitry with no symptoms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Please I have a small rabbitary and my animals are dying without any symptoms of illness. Any idea of what I'm dealing with

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 21st, 2020

Without any other information to go on, it would be impossible to say. I highly recommend bringing one of the rabbits that has passed away to your vet or a local veterinary school to perform a necropsy. This can give some insight to any infectious diseases or toxicities that could be transmitted without symptoms. Fly strike, getting into something toxic, sudden temperature changes, extreme fear, etc are all potential causes as well which is why further information or examination is needed.

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