Beautiful_Insanity
Well-Known Member
I am wondering if anyone has heard of rats drooling sometimes? I noticed today that Klouse, my youngest boy started drooling while I had him outside with me on the deck. It's happened once before, with Edgar-Allan (one of my older guys) a few months ago- before I had joined the forum. It really scared the heck out of me, as I came home to find him laying on his hide box- flat out, looking like he was half dead. It was late at night, and no vets were available at that time, so I took him out and just layed there with him on my stomach. He didn't have any energy, and I honestly wasn't sure if he would make it through the night to see the vet first thing in the morning.
Finally, I had to get some sleep- so I put him back in his cage with his brother Poe. When I worriedly came to check on him in the morning, he was perfectly fine! Full of life and activity, and dry as could be
Now Klouse doesn't seem to be half as bad as Eddie was- he's got energy and seems in good spirits- it's just the drool. Under his chin was all wet.
I've just never heard of rats drooling before. Wondering if anyone else has dealt with it- and if so, what causes it? How can I help them? What's the best way to avoid it? Is there such thing as a rat 24 hour flu type of sickness?
My critters are my life, and it really bothers me when I don't know what's bothering them
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys! I don't know what I'd do without this forum <3 You guys are the best!!
Finally, I had to get some sleep- so I put him back in his cage with his brother Poe. When I worriedly came to check on him in the morning, he was perfectly fine! Full of life and activity, and dry as could be
Now Klouse doesn't seem to be half as bad as Eddie was- he's got energy and seems in good spirits- it's just the drool. Under his chin was all wet.
I've just never heard of rats drooling before. Wondering if anyone else has dealt with it- and if so, what causes it? How can I help them? What's the best way to avoid it? Is there such thing as a rat 24 hour flu type of sickness?
My critters are my life, and it really bothers me when I don't know what's bothering them
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys! I don't know what I'd do without this forum <3 You guys are the best!!