ratsby
Well-Known Member
We took Caboose for an evaluation today after we noticed he was still having trouble breathing. (symptoms first appeared Thursday evening, but he was still eating and active, so we wanted to observe him after we cleaned his cage to see if it was an environmental cause). There was no improvement yesterday, and we spent the night at the animal ER for an eye injury for one of my other ratties. We took him in asap today. I fear the worst...The hospital has decided to keep him in an oxygen rich environment for 24-48 hours while hydrating him and getting him to eat again. They did not indicate exactly what the cause is yet, he is not stable enough for further diagnostic testing or x-rays. I am worried about my little guy, he is just over a year old with no prior health problems except for a bout with mites.
Has anyone else been through something similar? What are his chances? Any advice is welcome. Thank you!
Has anyone else been through something similar? What are his chances? Any advice is welcome. Thank you!