Sudden Passing

[MeaganMonster]

My Husband just woke me as he said one of the Rats was acting oddly...
said it was like she was having seziures or fits.

Shy Girl passed in a matter of minutes. Rest in Peace little girl.




I'm not sure what to do about her sister Marshmallow - they've been together since birth and I'm really worried 'Mallow might pass from grief.

We had no indication that anything was wrong although I did notice they were a bit scrappier the last 2 nights in a row.

How can I help my remaining Rat girl??

 

[henry's_mum]

:hugs:
oh geeze, i'm so sorry...

 

[jorats]

I'm so sorry... how old are they? Can you get Marshmallow a couple of baby buddies?

 

[lilratsy43]

If you can't get baby friends soon, I would suggest spending a lot of extra time with your girl.

I am soo sorry for your loss, these guys can hide illness so well, sometimes you never know they are sick....

 

[mamarat]

I'm so sorry.

 

[Zooy]

I'm so sorry.

 

[Dahlas]

I am very sorry.

 

[smilez_n_hugs]

:hugs:

 

[PiedPiper]

I'm very sorry.

 

[MeaganMonster]

Jo that was my immediate thought - 'Mallow needs company otherwise she'll go quick too.
We're waiting a couple days to make sure it wasn't bacterial or viral (sounds like it was a PT or neurological though) but we'll be trying to get her some pals ASAP.

They were estimated at 3 months when we got them (but I think they were younger) so they were likely only 3 or 4 months old.


I'm pretty bummed
Marshmallow is nesting in my hair at the moment...

 

[lindsayfawn]

aww I'm sorry to hear about your little rattie. Hope you're able to find some friends for marshmallow

 

[MeaganMonster]

Anyone have any other ideas for what might have caused her to pass so quickly?
Both girls were eating, drinking and playing normally.
Although I had noticed Shy was a bit scrappier lately I thought she might be trying to take the Alpha position from her sister.
Marshmallow seemed extra loving the last few days grooming Shy at every available moment.



Also: There may be 2 rats (female too!) at the SPCA in town one young one (a couple months at most) and one who is around 1 year old.

 

[lj]

No idea what happened. So sorry for your loss.

 

[MeaganMonster]

Marshmallow is doing well - no sign of illness.
She is currently nesting in my hair (again!) bruxxing away.

She is very social with Adam and I so I'm not as worried that she'll be lonely... but we are actively looking for new rattie roommates.

 

[jorats]

That's good news... most rats need a bit of time to adjust and then move on.