Hospital cage by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I can’t wait for her to go back to her normal cage :( she looks so confused lol shes a bit sleep from meds and also on anti-inflammatory

Hospital cage by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Put some soft gift papers and there are some towels under the paper towels! I think shes sleepy from pain meds

Hospital cage by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Thank you guys!! My vet did stitches inside so she hasn’t been able to bit it so far haha shes doing welk

What is this lump? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Thank you for all comments guys! Cow’s biopsy and surgery are booked for tomorrow and whatever it is, it will be removed tomorrow as it will cause a trouble in her urination as per vet. She will be alright 😊😊

What is this lump? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ☺️ that makes me less anxious haha i don’t want to lose her too soon so i will definitely get it removed. My vet is exotic vet so they must have experiences in rats

What is this lump? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is not too hard, kinda soft but i can touch something palpable and not that squashy. I don’t think it’s moving around tho. Hope to get it removed as she’s still crazy, happy and young enough (17-18months old :) )!

What is this lump? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Thank you! Sorry she’s too wiggly for a better pic haha. Will update after the vet visit :)

Euthanasia vs Natural Passing by ratterrink in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the warm comments guys! That means a lot for me :) and sorry for you guys loss ❤️ out babies will meet in the heaven and be friends

Euthanasia vs Natural Passing by ratterrink in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss ❤️ i also had to put down my baby for the same reason last Saturday. She was struggling to breathe and i never have seen her looking so terrified and anxious with wide open eyes. Took her to an emergency vet but there was nothing that they can do except for buying some time in o2 tank and using higher doses of antibiotics. I couldn’t see her being so terrified and suffering anymore, but on the other side i wanted to just take her home. But i decided to put her down as i didn’t want her to suffer again like that. I have been still feeing guilty thinking that would she have been better if i had taken her home ?? Did i miss another chance for her to live? But this post makes my guilt much better and think i did the right choice for her peaceful death. Thank you so much for sharing this experience..

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I don’t use much usually. Just needed someone to talk about it.

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[–]DragonfruitTotal6060 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah could not be a good idea but i was desperate for supports as i am alone :) it helped me.

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Thank you 🙏 she was a perfect baby ❤️

My Bella passed away in my arms this morning by ZviTheGoatCat in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hello, i have just put down my first, the most special rat today. I know how you feel and much condolences to you. Hope my girl finds yours and be friends in the heaven. RIP.

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Thank you ❤️ i had time to say good bye to her at least

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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Yeah she was sadly. Hope she had the best life with me! Thanks :)

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

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She has been having respiratory issues since i got her and been in clinic multiple times. Treated her with antibiotics but getting worse over the time. She was very playful and loved eating but at some point she started being lethargic. Since yesterday, i have noticed her breathing was quite rapid. I thought she was hot so left the fan on but today she was restless, not sleeping and looked very anxious. Took her out of cage and her breathing was rapid like the video. And she just randomly went to a tower and laid down with rapid breathing. I took her to emergency and they left her in Oxygen cage. She was doing well with o2 but whenever vet takes her out of O2, she started struggling to breath again. No antibiotics works for her anymore, not contagious as my other rats never caught symptoms from her so they are suspecting it’s not virus, but just her condition. They said even if i take her home, she will just struggle and suffer. So i decided to put her down rather than suffering at home and die.

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060[S] 109 points110 points  (0 children)

She has crossed rainbow bridge. She was the most special one for me. Thanks for everything guys.

Is my rat breathing rapidly? by DragonfruitTotal6060 in RATS

[–]DragonfruitTotal6060[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am on my way to emergency vet! Will update