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12-27-2007, 04:57 PM
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My rat might be sick
My rat has a little bit of that red stuff coming out of her nose. I dont know if shes stressed out or sick. Is there any advice on what to give her or what to do? Please I want her to be ok. Thanks  
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12-27-2007, 09:53 PM
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Is her breathing normal??
Have you done anything recently that could of stressed her out??
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12-28-2007, 12:31 AM
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I think her breathing is normal but its hard to get her to hold still to listen. She has been acting normal and since I posted this the discharge has gone away and none has come back. I think she will be ok. I havent cleaned her cage in awhile so that might be stressing her out but it will be done first thing tomarrow. I plan on spending more time with her as I've been quite busy lately and I'm giving her alot of fruits and vegies.
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12-28-2007, 07:03 AM
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The stuff on her nose is called discharge, it may be a minor problem or a resporational illness. if I were you I would make sure there has been no changes in her cage or near her cage, make sure you are not useing pine or cheddar wood shaveings and keep her warm. Do not change her diet. It could simpily be weather change, she should be fine.  |
12-28-2007, 09:30 AM
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She could be just stressed for some reason then.Keep your eye on her breathing,but otherwise I am sure she will be fine.
I also noticed sometimes when a rat wakes up they have the discharge.I have had completely healthy rats wake up with a bit of porphyrin around their eyes or nose,that would be gone once they washed their faces.
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12-28-2007, 11:59 AM
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It has been over 24 hours and the porphyrin was gone and it has not come back. I think she will be fine.  |
07-24-2008, 10:24 PM
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i need help please...my hooded rat lily has blood in her stool and im not sure why can someone tell me how to fix it or why she is like this??everything else seems to be fine other than shes not eating as much as she usually does..please help
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07-24-2008, 11:17 PM
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She really should get to see a vet. Diarrhea can be a pretty serious issue with small animals. The blood is even more concerning.
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07-26-2008, 02:00 PM
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Yes.Vet time.
In the meantime,make sure she is well hydrated,as diarrhea dehydrates them.
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07-26-2008, 04:00 PM
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If you pooped blood, you would go to the doctor, and fast. Take your rattie to the vet!
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07-26-2008, 07:22 PM
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07-26-2008, 08:46 PM
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Any updates? Did you take the rat to the vet?
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07-29-2008, 01:45 AM
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i did take her to the vet..im not a total fool....um they said they werent sure whats causing it but gave me some meds...cuz the only thing they were sure about was that her white blood cell count was high...but they couldnt figure out why...however she is drinking but still isnt really eating...she seems to be normal now other than shes not eating alot..thanks to all for your help....
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07-29-2008, 01:51 AM
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right now i am currently feeding her this food called nutriphase....is there something they like better? that is what the pet store said they fed her...but she doesnt seem to like it much...umis dog food good for a rat to have?
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07-29-2008, 07:12 AM
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I hope your rat improves.Glad that nothing was too serious and hope she's fine.
Get some lab blocks...like "Nutriblock".
My rats get this and a homemade mix with grains and things.
I also give them rice,bread,veggies,fruits,canned/frozen corn,peas...etc! Also a little bit of fish or meat.Rats have diets very similar to ours.MOST pet store foods are HORRIBLE for rats.
Dog food is only good in MODERARTION.
I would not overdo it,as it contains too much protien for rats.
A milkbone is good for their teeth tho.
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