Hello my name is Holly and we have 2 rats named Baby and Star they r now 2years old we also have a cat named Moonshine whom is 17 years old. Was searching the net to find info on bone degeneration in rats and found this site as well.
thing is I think Star has bone degen. my poor girl has had it rough. She broke her left paw some how, that healed then I noticed she had a lump the right side of her stomach we had it removed and the vet didn't think it was malignant she said it was jus fatty tissue, WHAT a relief:hapdance: and like I said now it bone degen. she is getting very skinny in the hind quarters and drags her back legs most of the time. she can't even scratch herself so I have been doing it for her Glad I found out some info cause i would not have thought to clean her ears out. She has always been the type to keep to herself unless she was out in our bed then she would Really come out of her shell.
Know I noticed last night that Baby has a lump that has been growing rapidly made her a vet appointment she goes on Monday, taking Star too jus to be on the safe side
I am glad I found this site where I can meet other animal lovers and get advise and maybe be able to give some as well.
thing is I think Star has bone degen. my poor girl has had it rough. She broke her left paw some how, that healed then I noticed she had a lump the right side of her stomach we had it removed and the vet didn't think it was malignant she said it was jus fatty tissue, WHAT a relief:hapdance: and like I said now it bone degen. she is getting very skinny in the hind quarters and drags her back legs most of the time. she can't even scratch herself so I have been doing it for her Glad I found out some info cause i would not have thought to clean her ears out. She has always been the type to keep to herself unless she was out in our bed then she would Really come out of her shell.
Know I noticed last night that Baby has a lump that has been growing rapidly made her a vet appointment she goes on Monday, taking Star too jus to be on the safe side
I am glad I found this site where I can meet other animal lovers and get advise and maybe be able to give some as well.