My older rat, Da Vinci, has been making some noises...
The first one that started up was a type of chirp. It felt like he was coughing or hiccuping, and it only lasted at the most about 30 seconds. He's not done it in a while though, only once or twice in the beginning when I had him. Could it just be hiccups? (please?)
Also, about two weeks ago, he's been making this croaking noise (it's hard to explain..). He only does it in playtime, as I've listened for it other-wise. Could this just be due to excitement? It may be coming from his nose (he'd stop once I'd pick him up, so it's hard to pinpoint) or his mouth...
He's no different from when I first brought him home. He's happy, he eats, drinks, and plays. No porphyrin from anywhere.
He isn't on pine or cedar bedding.
He doesn't seem lethargic at all...He tends to sleep whenever I put him in the cage, but he'll pop right up if I shake the treat box, or open the door and talk to him. He's playful and likes to skip and spazz after I tickle him...
I'm worried because I don't think our vet is specialized in Exotics...Even then, I don't know the price of anything he'd need medicine-wise..so if it is any sickness, any "home remedies" would be great...
Thank You in Advance! I'm hoping for the best.:beg
The first one that started up was a type of chirp. It felt like he was coughing or hiccuping, and it only lasted at the most about 30 seconds. He's not done it in a while though, only once or twice in the beginning when I had him. Could it just be hiccups? (please?)
Also, about two weeks ago, he's been making this croaking noise (it's hard to explain..). He only does it in playtime, as I've listened for it other-wise. Could this just be due to excitement? It may be coming from his nose (he'd stop once I'd pick him up, so it's hard to pinpoint) or his mouth...
He's no different from when I first brought him home. He's happy, he eats, drinks, and plays. No porphyrin from anywhere.
He isn't on pine or cedar bedding.
He doesn't seem lethargic at all...He tends to sleep whenever I put him in the cage, but he'll pop right up if I shake the treat box, or open the door and talk to him. He's playful and likes to skip and spazz after I tickle him...
I'm worried because I don't think our vet is specialized in Exotics...Even then, I don't know the price of anything he'd need medicine-wise..so if it is any sickness, any "home remedies" would be great...
Thank You in Advance! I'm hoping for the best.:beg