Nathan Supporting Member Supporting Member Joined Aug 4, 2021 Messages 64 Location Vlaardingen, the Netherlands Sep 21, 2021 #1 What are the subtle signs of a pituitary tumor before the obvious ones appear?
lilspaz68 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 24,427 Location Toronto, Canada, Earth Sep 21, 2021 #2 A looseness in movements and in grasping ability, slight clubbing of paws, a bit of confusion, an involuntary head lift, more bruxxing than usual.
A looseness in movements and in grasping ability, slight clubbing of paws, a bit of confusion, an involuntary head lift, more bruxxing than usual.
Nathan Supporting Member Supporting Member Joined Aug 4, 2021 Messages 64 Location Vlaardingen, the Netherlands Sep 21, 2021 #3 Is more bruxxing a telltale sign? And could sudden incontinence be a sign? Loesje is vibrating her whiskers in a particular way. Is this normal? Last edited: Sep 22, 2021
Is more bruxxing a telltale sign? And could sudden incontinence be a sign? Loesje is vibrating her whiskers in a particular way. Is this normal?
lilspaz68 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 24,427 Location Toronto, Canada, Earth Sep 22, 2021 #4 Bruxxing alone is just a minor symptom. Incontinence is not. Watch her whiskers and her eyes from the front to see if they are twitching in unison (could mean seizures or nystagmus) Last edited: Sep 22, 2021
Bruxxing alone is just a minor symptom. Incontinence is not. Watch her whiskers and her eyes from the front to see if they are twitching in unison (could mean seizures or nystagmus)
Nathan Supporting Member Supporting Member Joined Aug 4, 2021 Messages 64 Location Vlaardingen, the Netherlands Sep 22, 2021 #5 Could incontinence also be associated with an ear infection?
lilspaz68 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 24,427 Location Toronto, Canada, Earth Sep 22, 2021 #6 Nope. Unless the rat is very old, incontinence isn't too common. UTI, or severe illness/disability.