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pumuckl
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hi everyone!
I'm new to the forum, looking for answer to the following. My female rat of about 3 years old named Pumuckel has Hind Leg Degeneration.
One of the problems she faces is cleaning/scratching herself behind the ears. I therefore give her a lot of scratches behind the ears which she completely enjoys.
However, it seems there is a certain spot where she starts trying to scratch along (like dogs do aswell), by trying to reach to the spot with her hind leg. She is not able to reach it, only moving her back leg as if scratching herself.
The actual issue: she sometimes kind of spasms, locking all of her muscles with a tensed vibration. This lasts for a few seconds, after which she starts frantically cleaning herself. Does anyone know what this is/means? I am looking for information/advise from rat experts here, as I haven't found a vet with specific rat knowledge in the area just yet (recently moved to a new city).
Thank you in advanced, and a happy new year to all!
Levi
I'm new to the forum, looking for answer to the following. My female rat of about 3 years old named Pumuckel has Hind Leg Degeneration.
One of the problems she faces is cleaning/scratching herself behind the ears. I therefore give her a lot of scratches behind the ears which she completely enjoys.
However, it seems there is a certain spot where she starts trying to scratch along (like dogs do aswell), by trying to reach to the spot with her hind leg. She is not able to reach it, only moving her back leg as if scratching herself.
The actual issue: she sometimes kind of spasms, locking all of her muscles with a tensed vibration. This lasts for a few seconds, after which she starts frantically cleaning herself. Does anyone know what this is/means? I am looking for information/advise from rat experts here, as I haven't found a vet with specific rat knowledge in the area just yet (recently moved to a new city).
Thank you in advanced, and a happy new year to all!
Levi