Hello,
about a week ago I noticed the tip (about an inch) of my rat's tail was turning black, and higher up it was still grayish. Today I was picking at it and big flakes of skin were coming off. Underneath it was even more black and smelled a bit. I was pinching his tail as well and he didn't seem to notice, so I think he has lost feeling in it completely. He does not groom the tip of his tail nor does he have a companion, so it couldn't have been damaged by biting. He is an about-two-year-old fancy rat if that info. would be relevant. Can anyone tell me what this might be and possible treatments and causes? I have posted a few pictures as well.
Thanks!
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about a week ago I noticed the tip (about an inch) of my rat's tail was turning black, and higher up it was still grayish. Today I was picking at it and big flakes of skin were coming off. Underneath it was even more black and smelled a bit. I was pinching his tail as well and he didn't seem to notice, so I think he has lost feeling in it completely. He does not groom the tip of his tail nor does he have a companion, so it couldn't have been damaged by biting. He is an about-two-year-old fancy rat if that info. would be relevant. Can anyone tell me what this might be and possible treatments and causes? I have posted a few pictures as well.
Thanks!
Pictures:
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