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I had a rabbit that I adopted 4 years ago. She was given to me as a dwarf rabbit, but she grew quite large and looked like a Lionhead. She was female, not spayed, and had received the initial vaccinations from the vet, along with occasional check-ups (the vet told me frequent visits weren't necessary as long as she appeared healthy). She pooped everywhere because she was always free-roaming, except at night when she slept in her own room. I loved her with all my strength, and I think she loved me too—she only let me pick her up, groomed me/gave me kisses, and followed me everywhere.
Two months ago, we adopted a kitten. Being a baby, the kitten would sometimes bother her, and I had to separate them occasionally because I didn't want the rabbit to get stressed or tired. However, they quickly became friends.
Recently, I went on vacation to our country house. In the city, she had her own room with every comfort, but in the village, she had a huge patio that she absolutely loved. She enjoyed eating the grass that grew there and always seemed very happy.
On Saturday afternoon, I saw her resting comfortably in her usual spot. She wasn't moving much, but I didn't think much of it because she loved sunbathing and sleeping there. That night, I noticed she hadn't pooped, but since her habits could be erratic, I didn't worry too much. I offered her a little bit of lettuce—which she loved—to encourage her, and she ate a tiny bit.
By Sunday morning, she was disoriented and couldn't stand up. Her head was tilting to one side. When we went to pick her up, she tried to move, lost her balance, and fell down a short flight of stairs. We tried to give her water and food, but she wouldn't react; she just looked at us.
We rushed her to the vet. The vet told us her liver was inflamed and prescribed a treatment. Shortly after returning home, my parents checked on her while we were letting her rest, and she seemed slightly better. But when I went down and held her to give her a bit of serum, she suddenly started screaming, had spasms, and died in my arms.
I am completely heartbroken and desperately trying to understand what happened:
Could it have been the cat? Even though they got along well, could it have caused hidden stress or a parasite?
Poisoning? She loved eating green plants. Looking back, I realized that on Tuesday she ate part of a small tomato plant, and she passed away on Sunday. She seemed fine on Wednesday and Thursday, but I've recently learned that tomato plants are toxic to rabbits. Could toxicity take a few days to show symptoms like this?
Liver issues / Parasites: The vet called later that afternoon and suggested that the inflamed liver could have been caused by hepatic cysts (like Coccidiosis or similar).
I feel so much guilt asking myself if I could have prevented this or if she suffered. Knowing she passed away in my arms protected by me feels like a pure sign of love, but I need closure. Has anyone experienced similar symptoms (head tilt, weakness, liver inflammation, sudden spasms)? What seems like the most likely cause?

I finally got these gorgeous creatures. Name ideas are more than welcome ❤️

Love seeing Pangea in full exploration mode! He/she always gets so curious during handling sessions.

Does your crestie do this exact pose before moving?

Let me know what your crestie's favorite handling spot is!

I’m looking to responsibly rehome my 2-year-old female Argentine Tegu. This is NOT a beginner reptile, and finding her the right home is much more important to me than simply finding her a new home.
She was originally listed to me as a Blue Flame Tegu, although as she has grown, she looks much more like a Black & White Argentine Tegu. I cannot guarantee her exact genetics or morph, so please keep that in mind.
She has never bitten, but she can be a little skittish. With patience, consistency, and time, I truly believe she will continue to become more comfortable and trusting with her person. ❤️
She needs a home that can provide:
🦎 A HUGE, properly set-up enclosure with appropriate heating and UVB/lighting
🥬 A species-appropriate, varied diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and live feeders such as dubia roaches
⏰ LOTS of time and attention — especially during the daytime, when she is most active and wants interaction
🏠 Ideally, someone who is home during the day and can dedicate regular time to her
🐊 Previous reptile/large lizard experience — she is absolutely NOT being rehomed to someone who has never owned reptiles
❤️ Someone patient who understands that trust takes time and is willing to work with her
We currently let her roam around the living room on weekends, but unfortunately, those are the only days I’m home during the daytime and able to give her the amount of attention and interaction she deserves.
She deserves someone who has the space, experience, time, and commitment to give her the life she needs.
💰 There will be a rehoming fee. I am not giving her away for free because I want to make sure she goes to someone who is serious about the commitment and prepared to provide the proper care.
Please do not message me if you are looking for your first reptile or if you don’t have the time/space for a tegu. I will be asking questions about your experience, enclosure, schedule, diet, and setup because finding her the right home is my #1 priority.
I am not looking to rush this. I want to find her a forever home with someone who genuinely understands tegus and is prepared for the commitment. 🖤
Serious and experienced reptile homes only, please. 🦎

It is a spotted dove, but it really enjoys being petted by me; whenever I stroke it, it stays perfectly still and well-behaved.

Purchased this 3"x3"x6" enclosure for a black widow found wildly in my room. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!