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Thank you to all for the advice. Unfortunately, Mash passed away one day ago. He deteriorated so quickly after he lost his brother, even though I gave him all the attention I could. I feel so lost now... no little rattie friends.. Thanks again to all who helped me previously with my little boys.

What kind of cage is that?

Mash is 20 months old.

Hey everyone, Today we lost our beloved Bangers. He was fighting pneumonia and tried his best but he just couldn't hold on any longer. As much as we knew it was going to happen, it was a shock. Mash, his brother and cage mate was on top of their house looking down on him when we found...

Hey all again, I'm a little worried again... Mash's rash has turned into a scab. Would this be a normal reaction to a subcutaneous injection? His brother had the same injection, same day and his rash is as small as a grain of rice and it's only red and a little flakey. There is hair loss in...

Your little rattie sounds like mine at the moment. My 18 month old ( a bit younger than yours) had the same symptoms. He, however, was not breathing with his mouth open. He had lost quite a bit of weight, looked like he was struggling to breath or that it took more effort, loved wet and soft...

He did have an antibiotic shot... in that area! Why didn't I think of that? That's a relief!

I've also noticed a red rash that has appeared on Mash's neck/upper back region. No increased scratching from him and no hair loss... I have a vet visit in 2 days. I hope this isn't another issue for him.. :sad-p: I've attached a few pictures.... the first is Mash's foot 2 days ago after...

I've had a look at it this morning and it's nowhere near as red and raised... so i i bathed it in some salt water and have left it. I see the vet again on Tuesday to see if the baytril helps. He did mention a stronger medication but wanted to use baytril first. I'm keeping both of them on our...

thank you :)

We're sooo tired Mum..... :giggle:

#161 - watching my partner squeal when my boys assert their dominance by nipping at his nipples, lower back and underarms, while I get all the licks and cuddles! :lol::evillaugh:

Thanks for replying :) The vet gave me baytril for him, 2x daily. Since yesterday when I posted this, I tried opening it again but he was just too tender to touch so I left it until I got home. When I got home, I dabbed his foot with a cotton pad soaked with salt water until his scab decided...

Hey, Judging by the second picture, I would say it is a wound cause my another rat, the cage or something sharp. My little boy had a wound like his between his hind leg and crotch and it was from him and his brother fighting. It healed within a few days. Does it still look like that or has it...

Hey all, Over the past few months, my little man Mash has developed what I thought to be the early stages of bumblefoot. On his left hind leg, he had a small red, soft lump. I kept on eye on it for a while and noticed that it started to get bigger. I ended up taking him to the vet ( not my...

Hey everyone, :thankyou: for having me here :) In the many years I've owned rats, I've never even thought to become a member of your forum, even though I have been on and read through a lot of the threads. I currently own two special little boys.. Bangers and Mash. These two bring joy to...