jtideman
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I am new to having rats but have done extensive research, particularly on their diet and habitat. I play with them often and closely monitor their food, and their tank is cleaned weekly. My two girls are playful and sweet, as always, but I'm getting worried.
A week or so ago I noticed some of Bindy's nails were turning black. I was concerned and kept an eye on them and planned to call a vet if they got worse.
Well, last night I noticed most of the black nails were falling off. I am panicking! She is acting fine, though, which is a little reassuring. I've heard this isn't too uncommon if they get infections, but I have no idea what might have caused it.
I'm planning a vet trip soon (I am between paychecks at the moment), regardless of whether or not the nails grow back fine. They need a checkup anyway. But does anyone have any tips to help her, or ideas of what I may have overlooked for this to happen? Should I let them fall off or try to remove them? I don't want to hurt her
Edit: I just took them out to check on them and now Lilo's nails are looking dark, too. Hers looks like dried blood around her nails, though. What is happening?! Both of them are acting normal still, so I think they're mostly ok, but this still is making me worried...
A week or so ago I noticed some of Bindy's nails were turning black. I was concerned and kept an eye on them and planned to call a vet if they got worse.
Well, last night I noticed most of the black nails were falling off. I am panicking! She is acting fine, though, which is a little reassuring. I've heard this isn't too uncommon if they get infections, but I have no idea what might have caused it.
I'm planning a vet trip soon (I am between paychecks at the moment), regardless of whether or not the nails grow back fine. They need a checkup anyway. But does anyone have any tips to help her, or ideas of what I may have overlooked for this to happen? Should I let them fall off or try to remove them? I don't want to hurt her
Edit: I just took them out to check on them and now Lilo's nails are looking dark, too. Hers looks like dried blood around her nails, though. What is happening?! Both of them are acting normal still, so I think they're mostly ok, but this still is making me worried...