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    What

    Ugh, Cait that is probably just one of those things that could not be helped and there was probably nothing you could do even if you caught it in time, other than be there for What in the end. I am so sorry. It is so hard being an animal lover they just take so much when they leave. I wonder how...
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    Sunflower 9/2007 to 12/8/2009

    Sunflower. She was such a sweet rat. So loving towards me and all rats she met. She loved to cuddle in her ball and cared very much for Ivy in her last days with us. I wonder if loosing her Ivy is what caused the sudden lump in her tummy. May be when they give up a little in their minds their...
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    What

    I am so so sorry. R.I.P. What :sad3:
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    wild mice...Help?

    I would call a service but we really do not have the money right now. But if it comes down to it I will call The Skunk Whisperer and see what he would charge to help. I feel bad because I know they are cold and trying to find shelter but they are destructive creatures. :thumbup:
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    wild mice...Help?

    So I have mice in the house. Not just a few, I saw at least 7. So I am going to go get some live traps. But should I catch them all and then let them go together or should I let them go as I catch them? I feel bad seperating them so I was just going to put them in the 15 gal tank in the garage...
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    Pumpkin 10/31/2007 to 11/29/2009

    My poor Pumpkin was never sick a day in her life and then all at once she looses an infected eye and developed what I believe to be a bad heart and it was just a battle we could not win. Mommy misses you so much and you were taken from me way to soon. RIP my one eyed baby. I wish I could have...
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    Pumpkin Gasping. HELP!

    Thank you everyone! But Pumpkin just could not hang on any more. I checked on her around 3 and she was in her cube with Dolly resting but still gasping so I decieded to let her be since she was in less stress than before. I went to check on her again a little before 4 and she was at the bottom...
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    Pumpkin Gasping. HELP!

    At least I know I am doing everything I can for now. She is still gasping and her tummy is full of air. I have tried to get her to take gas-x but she just lets it dribble out her mouth. I also put some water in her mouth becasue it was dry from the gasping and not drinking. I hope she makes it...
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    Ivy 10/2006 to 11/25/2009

    My Ivy. I first saw her in the tanks at Petsmart, wanted her but new my cage was at its max. So I walked away and for three days thought about her and went back to just look. Well I noticed she had a head tilt and that was it I just knew I had to take her so she would not end up snake food since...
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    Pumpkin Gasping. HELP!

    I figure it is better to attack it with as much as possible as quick as possible since it came on so quickly and agressivley(sp?) as it did. Pumpkin has never been a very lovey rat and when all she wanted was for me hold her, I knew it was serious and thought it must be the end. It is nice to...
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    Pumpkin Gasping. HELP!

    It is very possible it is her heart, but I don't have any meds for that so I will have to wait until the morning and just hope she makes it.
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    Pumpkin Gasping. HELP!

    Last night at 5 I went to check on everyone before going to the mother-in-laws for dinner (which I did not go to) and Pumpkin was gasping (Pumpkin just had her infected eye removed) so I used the Primatene Mist Inhaler, still gasping. Then I nebulized her with amikacin and dex still gasping. So...
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    Thanks everyone. Pumpkin is still doing WONDERFUL and acts as if there was never a problem. Yeah, I like glue better than stitches but when I was talking to the vet about doing the surgery I was to stressed and upset to even think to ask for glue. But so far she has left them alone and...
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    Pumpkin had her eye removed today. THANK GOODNESS! And so far is doing 100% better. She is ready and wanting to eat and play as if there was never a problem. My vet said she is not sure why the eye got so bad there was no sign of infection in the tissue of the socket. Once the eye was out...
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    This morning Pumpkin was up and ready for breakfast so the pain meds must be helping. I think I will demand surgery and if it doesn't work then I will have at least tried. Thanks for the pictures and positive story on your cute as could be pirate boy. :nod: It gives me some hope that it may be okay.
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    New What Pics

    What, has got to be the CUTEST bun I have ever seen! I want to rub his his ears sooooo bad. :cheeky:
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    From what I have read it can be caused by an infected tooth or an infection in the body that manifests in the eye. Also from an injury to the eye. From my research of Retrobulbar abscess it is just not looking good for Pumpkin and surgery may only prolong her suffering and in almost every case...
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    Lilangel, that is exactley what it looks like and how the symptoms began are identical. It is even the same eye as the poor guy in the pictures. His out come was not good so I wonder if Pumpkin even has a chance? She turned 2 on 10/31.
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    I have eye drops and have literally drenched her eye with it and it is not helping. I also have eye ointment which is not helping either. I don't know whatelse to do? I gave her a .15 cc dose of Metacam so I hope it helps she is in obvious pain. I hate that there is no er vet for rats in my area.
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    Pumpkin's eye is BAD (graphic photos)

    I have an appointment tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. But I wonder if there is nothing to do now other than remove her. ANY advice, please?
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