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I know that my rat is sick but I don't know what with...?
My rat Arya is very sick and I know it. She came down with it very fast, before I could even realize that something was really wrong. I'm going to take her to the vet tomorrow but the vets in my area aren't very familiar with rats so I want to gather as much information on what this could possibly be before I go in. I've looked all over but I can't seem to find anything that isn't Myco, upper respiratory, bumble foot or tumors and she doesn't fit any of these. I have 6 other rats and have never had this happen before and none of them have caught this from her so I have no idea what this is. Please someone help before its too late!
Symptoms.
Fluffed up all the time.
Lethargic
Stiff gait
Unusual sleep patterns
Depression
squeaks when picked up (this just started today)
still eating but noticeably less
drinking normally
spends most of her time curled in a ball
She just seems sad and not herself...I just hope it's not too late.
2 Answers
- Anonymous10 years agoFavourite answer
I would defenetly take her to a vet and wrap a hot towl around them every now and then. My vet told me it soothes them and makes them brighten up.
Source(s): experience - SpicyIcyLv 710 years ago
It sounds like your rat may be injured and not sick. Has anyone been rough with yoru rat? Make sure your younger sister or brother has not been bothering them (if you have any that is) also i would keep this rat away from all other rats so it can recover and have some solitude.
