Rescue ratty has a long road ahead.

[Canarats]

Kat, you're doing a great job.
I just had two rats with acute kidney failure, one of whom died because he was put on respiratory meds instead of kidney meds. The "thatched roof" appearance refers to the hollow, triangular shape of the back in older animals (esp. males) whose kidneys are losing function. I searched the threads for a recent one on kidney, and just revived it here: http://www.ratshackforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=482587#post482587

 

[dspch911]

Watch that tail that looks alot like Wally's when he had the ring worm. That was miserable!!

 

[KatTheHippie]

Watch that tail that looks alot like Wally's when he had the ring worm. That was miserable!!

I will, but I don't think it's ring worm. He had some really thick, nasty scabs on them when he first came here, and I've been cleaning them gently with saline daily

 

[KatTheHippie]

Kat, you're doing a great job.
I just had two rats with acute kidney failure, one of whom died because he was put on respiratory meds instead of kidney meds. The "thatched roof" appearance refers to the hollow, triangular shape of the back in older animals (esp. males) whose kidneys are losing function. I searched the threads for a recent one on kidney, and just revived it here: http://www.ratshackforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=482587#post482587

Kidney failure is one of the reasons I started making my own food. It's been a lot of trial and error, but it's worth it, in my opinion. I read a lot about rat nutrition to keep up to date and make sure I'm providing them with the best I can. I'll keep the thatched roof apperance trick in mind, thank you for mentioning it! Tumors are another big reason I've switched, I figure I know most of their genetics are awful, so I better give them the best fighting chance I can by providing them with good diets to maintain health.

 

[dspch911]

I will, but I don't think it's ring worm. He had some really thick, nasty scabs on them when he first came here, and I've been cleaning them gently with saline daily

So did Wally.... Didn't know anyone had anything until my hands caught it... never want that again. I'm sure your right, but that was nasty to catch

 

[KatTheHippie]

So did Wally.... Didn't know anyone had anything until my hands caught it... never want that again. I'm sure your right, but that was nasty to catch

It definitely is, I had it before from a cat I rescued. It's so hard to get rid of, ick!

 

[KatTheHippie]

So Luther's been in our care for almost 2 weeks now. In that time so far, his scabs have healed (Leaving scars, but still, they're healed), his eye has stopped leaking, and his fur, though still definitely scruffy, has seemed to start filling in. He's put on a lot more weight now, he's almost up to a normal size, and he's made plenty of friends.

This little chub looks COMPLETELY different from the sad, thin, beat up little thing i picked up at the shelter. Mommy is so proud of you Luther, you're doing so, so well my sweet little man <3

 

[Claireybell2477]

Whoa, how gorgeous does he look?! Well done Kat! You've loved all the sadness out him. He looks so happy. I need to smooch him so badly!

 

[dspch911]

Whoa, how gorgeous does he look?! Well done Kat! You've loved all the sadness out him. He looks so happy. I need to smooch him so badly!

I love that - "You've loved all the sadness out of him" - the is exactly right and perfectly said!