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Thought I would slap an update on this thread. I went through with the implant and it was very easy and successful. The price was a bit unfavorable, but again - should go down as generics become available. I will definitely consider doing this again. I am hoping the cost will become cheaper...

I haven't been around here in a while but I still get email alerts about some popular threads. I just wanted to make a post because I experienced an absolute nightmare with a fungus last year. Let me just say, just because it doesn't look like the ringworm "we all know and love" doesn't mean...

Hey folks! Long time no see. :) I used to frequent around here but I'm really not super social so ya I faded away, as is customary for me in any social setting haha. I find myself in need of some rat-based opinions though! Lately, I've been thinking of using Deslorelin implants in my girls as...

We are going to the vet in a few hours. I don't believe we will do any tests that require sedation. I have written down everything in this thread & from some of my FB posts & things that I have discussed with Dspch so we can try and make a good decision for long term treatment and maybe test out...

WOW. The new nebulizer is such a difference from the old! The lack of incredibly loud noise really helps the whole process. Am I sold on nebulizing or the medications in the solution for Duke? No, not necessarily. But it's nice I can give it an actual chance now.

//edited// How else does one diagnose a heart problem, other than x-ray or Lasix? I'm not sure, I will have to keep a close eye on him and see how he's doing with it. I only got to see him for about 15 minutes this morning before work. I'm sure it's hard to distinguish between stress and an...

I decided to invest in a quieter nebulizer. My current one is LOUD, it was the only one they had available when I got it. This one states it is as loud as a refrigerator, so the volume change should help. Only had to pay $27 with 1-day shipping too, I just love rewards points on credit cards. :P

Well I tried again this morning. He was not really feeling the cat carrier/towel deal so I just let him hang out in the cage and held it in front of his face again. It freaks most of the colony out, so I don't know about it. u_u I mean, it's probably getting into him if I am holding it close to...

Anyone know how enclosed of a space is necessary for nebulizing to be worth it? I tested it out in the cage tonight and he doesn't mind it being right up close to him, but I'm not sure it's even gonna matter if I don't have him in a "sealed" space. I do want to see if he's okay in the cat...

Lol yeah the ratties aren't too crazy about the stairs. I did start them all on a diet though - no more unlimited oxbow. He's only about 650 grams though so he's not too bad. The xray did not show anything defined from what I recall. I'm going back on 6 weeks memory so I may be a bit fuzzy. But...

Here are some videos of his breathing, for anyone curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UGp7OP1Lnk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIBq_03D5kI

Hey all. So one of my boys, Duke (approx 16 months old) has had some breathing mysteries for the past 7-8 weeks or so. Approximately 7 weeks ago, I noticed that he was breathing faster than everybody else. We went to the vet, suspecting a heart problem. We decided to try out Lasix to see if...

It is a silent spinner, it's just like super huge. Idk I'm really conflicted on it because it takes up a lot of real estate and it's not used too often. But it feels wrong to not have one! But making the cage more old lady friendly is a priority. Two clearly have HED developing and Theia has a...

Hey all. My girls are getting eldery and I think it is time that I add in a third shelf in my DCN so they can move around a bit more easily. I also have 4 youngish boys in the cage, so I would like to try to keep it interesting for them too. I'm just wondering, if anyone has a 3+ shelf DCN/FCN...

Yes big difference! Doses for rats are usually pretty small. Maybe your vet was dosing for dogs or something.. hard to say. I love the name Smudge too btw. (: I just reread your first post and I see you said they are still sneezy. How long have they been on the meds? It often takes 3-7 days to...

Alrighty, so for the zithro: Dexter: .09 cc twice a day Smudge: .13 cc twice a day For the synulox: Dexter: .08 cc twice a day Smudge: .12 cc twice a day It's going to be somewhat difficult to measure with the size syringes you have. You can call and ask the vet for smaller ones. Or...

Ya I just brought up heat and humidity because hotter / more humid air has less oxygen, so it's harder to breathe... It's been hot and humid here, have to combat it constantly. :| I totally understand, a stuffy cab doesn't sound like it would help. Duke hasn't had any audible chest noises...

Well, I can tell you that your rats would have to weigh almost 2 pounds for that Clavamox (synulox) dose to be correct.... The Zithro I am not sure what people are currently dosing at. Ratguide suggests 8mg/lb on the high end, which would give me the result of your rats weighing 1.5 pounds. My...

I will need their weights to double check the doses. Did she write down their weights for you? Or do you have a kitchen / postage scale to check?

I would say heavy / fast breathing. She doesn't really have that "jolt" that I usually see with hiccups. And since I can see her sides moving, I am guessing breathing over heart. This is a lot like what's going on with Duke. Is she still doing it / is it happening a lot? What's the atmosphere...