Limping Little'un :(

[Argent]

Marsh, my littlest baby has quite suddenly developed a limp. I think it could've happened when he tried to pin Hugo, who flipped him back and then the twins decided to show him who's boss too >.<; it didn't look like much of a scuffle but he's been dragging his back foot a little, and not putting much weight on it so I'm assuming it's a sprain. It can't be a break because I've rotated his leg gently (walk motion) and felt his foot all over and there's not a squeak out of him.
Also, he's running around, jumping and even climbing like he normally does. Nothing's swollen (I've been watching closely) so how to I keep him in any sort of resting state with his two boisterous brothers bounding around?

 

[SQ]

you can't.
He should be fine.

Just keep an eye out for swelling. Swelling can be very dangerous.

 

[Argent]

Will do :/ I watched him for about 20 minutes or so after it happened and nothing swelled up so I'm hoping it stays that way...any tips if it does swell?

 

[ryelle]

Lilspaz helped me with a dose for some Calprofen (childrens ibuprofen stuff) when Sid had a sprain and his ankle swelled up. If his foot starts to swell, im sure she will help you out with a dosage

 

[Argent]

Awesome He's been back in the cage for a while now, it's been well over an hour since it happened and there's no swelling yet so I hope we're all clear ^^

 

[SQ]

Metacam also helps with swelling.
And a cool cloth can help decrease swelling.

 

[jorats]

Sprains are so common and most of them do swell up but only for a few days and then they heal up fine. Some rats do need pain management while others are fine. I don't like to give any because if they have a bit of pain it encourages them to rest the leg which is very important.
But do watch the swelling... it can get dangerous as SQ pointed it out.

 

[Argent]

Okay then, I'll check on him when he wakes up and if it is swollen, I'll just try him with a cool cloth to see if that helps. I'd be a bit nervous about giving him meds anyway. I don't think it's that severe anyway luckily ^^

 

[mamarat]

How's your little sweetie?

 

[Argent]

He's doing absolutely fine, thank you for asking! ^^ He's been running around with his brothers like a crazy thing as usual. His leg's not swollen at all, and by his behavior, I don't think it's hindering him one bit

"All better now!" ^__^

 

[jorats]

Yay!! What a doll... he looks like he's saying, out of my way, I've got to run.

 

[Argent]

XD that's exactly what he's saying - ALL the time

 

[mamarat]

Great!! he sure is a busy wittle rattie, so cute. :heart:

 

[tackleberry17]

Childrens Motrin works incredible for pain.