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Article: WEEKEND: YOUR PETS: Why did two baby rabbits die?(Features)
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- Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
- Article date:
- November 13, 2004
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Byline: with PDSA vet Kurt Vandamme
Q. MY dwarf lop rabbit has just had seven babies. Sadly, within the last couple of days, two have died. The rest are all rather inactive, but appear to be going to the toilet normally. What has caused this and what can I do?
A. A NUMBER of conditions can cause deaths in young rabbits, so it is important to get them checked by the vet. These conditions include:
Congenital defects: These are fortunately rare.
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