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I have a post about traveling with rats you might find helpful: On the Road with Rats

I loved learning more about Miloh! Thank you so much for sharing her history. How significant that it was Miloh who got you back into rats again. The photo of her is adorable. I hope you and Molly can find comfort in one another and bond even closer after losing such a precious friend.

Miloh was very fortunate to have such a caring and compassionate mom. I'm so sorry you've lost her. My heart truly goes out to you. We all understand how difficult it is to lose a beloved rat. I hope you find comfort in knowing you did everything you could and that you provided her with the best...

I really feel for you Claireybell2477. Dawson looks like he was such a sweetheart. It sure sounds like you provided him with the best home and most love possible. I'm so glad you recognize that and are thankful for all the special moments. Heartfelt Condolences & Hugs,

That's great news! Doxy/baytril is a wonderful combination. Glad the humidifier is helping, too. Nebulization can really help as well. You're doing a great job of following up on treatments! I hope Miloh is improving, too.

Thinking of you, Zanya. Having three sick babies at once is so difficult. Was your vet also able to examine the two who have respiratory disease? The video did sound pretty bad for both rats although I do agree with lilspaz68 that the boy on the bottom portion of the cage does sound and look a...

I agree it doesn't look like an abscess. I hope your vet is able to help Miloh. Thinking of you both...

Thinking of you, Zanya and Miloh. I wonder if Miloh had an abscess? (You mentioned it had "busted open"...was it a pale greenish substance inside and did it smell bad? If so, it was an abscess which may be able to be treated.) I agree with what others have written: It's helpful to keep...

I would think a qualified rat veterinarian would be able to give a diagnosis or at least a list of "rule-outs". Are there any other veterinarians in your area who might be more qualified to great pet rats? In my last post I was referring to this section in the Rat Guide which is very helpful...

Did your veterinarian give a diagnosis for Dawson? (Does s/he think it's a PT?) Looks like you're getting some excellent advice here! If it is a PT, be sure and read the treatment section (scroll down) in the rat guide. Thinking of you and Dawson and sending positive wishes!

I'm so glad to hear he's eating, Claireybell2477! Just in case it's helpful, here's a link to ibuprofen dosing and other ibuprofen information from the Rat Guide. I see it's recommended to give it every four hours. I wonder if he might have a pituitary tumor? Or maybe he had some sort of...

One of my favorite ways to keep rats from getting at their sutures is to be with them 24/7 until there is no longer any danger of self-inflicted injury. To some, this may sound extreme, but it sure does work! For example, after one of my rats (Vera) was spayed I tucked her inside my shirt...

I feel for you in your loss of Frosty. I'm so sad to hear he didn't make it. I'm thinking of you and hope you find comfort in lots of good memories of times spent with him. It's nice that you have other rats----I often find that having other rats that still need your love and care makes a world...

edt94, My heart goes out to you. Socrates was a lucky guy to have had you to care for him. It's obvious you provided him with an exceptional home and lots of love. I'm glad to hear the euthanasia process went smoothly and peacefully. It makes such a difference when euthanasias are done well...

I'm so glad you were able to get him seen by a veterinarian. I'm sending positive, healing wishes to Frosty!

Thank you for letting me know lilspaz68. I'm so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you, RatPack.

Hi! How has Honey been doing? Has she been seen by your veterinarian since you last posted? Are her respiratory disease symptoms improving? I sure hope so! It's hard to know if Honey was doing something "significant" by making such a big nest. I would definitely trust your instincts. I...

I have a wonderful rat vet who gives my rats Xylazine intranasally before giving the gas anesthetic prior to the injection in the heart. Xylazine makes them drowsy and much more accepting of having a mask over their nose while the anesthetic gas is administered. Just a few drops of Xylazine in...

You really do need to get Frosty seen by a veterinarian. That way the vet can determine what is wrong and prescribe the most appropriate medication(s). If you want to send me a private message, I'll be glad to see if I can help you find a veterinarian who is knowledgeable about pet rats in your...

Vera has had a couple of rechecks since I last posted. The veterinarian we're seeing still thinks it's a Zymbal's Gland tumor. She said she's seen many ZG tumors and seems very familiar with them. My veterinarian used to work in a practice where the owning vet would remove ZG tumors and she also...