Fancy Rats Forum

She is a very slim, active rat, not at all overweight.

They said it's for the surgery, anaesthetic and pain relief, I certainly won't be leaving her overnight or anything. I do find they are an expensive vet generally but they're the best with rats that I've found in the area, although that's not saying much considering how bad others have been. This pr...

Just wondering what people are paying for mamary tumour removal now? Last time I had to pay for one it was £90 or so, that was in 2013. I just got quoted for one (same vet as before) and it's around £350. I've already paid £120 for a biopsy of the tumour. There are two lumps right next to each other...

I didn't really know where to put this, so please feel free to move it, but I just returned from a really frustrating trip to the vets and needed to vent. I'm considering writing a letter of complaint to them, for all the good it will do. I used this vet once before about a year ago and didn't go ba...

I think another issue in the US is getting a vet to actually see a rat. Many seem to refuse and people in the states sometimes travel hours to get to a vet that will even see them so there is a real tendency to home treat without a formal diagnosis. I don't know how they cope. Their veterinary cost...

I've been meaning to ask my vet about deslorelin implants for rats, I have heard good things although they need to be redone each year (from what I have read) If they work I think they could be an amazing advantage for people who do not have a vet experienced with spaying rats or for rats who don't ...

Hard to say, I recently had a rat around 2 years who was otherwise in good health but did not survive her operation and it really broke my heart (first time I ever had something like that happen) but then again if the only choice is going to be PTS eventually I think it is good to give them a fighti...

Good idea to treat for heart issues, fingers crossed for you and your girly

I take passengers too, it makes them more relaxed - but also more brave as they like to try and all climb out together and start exploring It would be worth the vet looking over them anyway, and listening to their chests in case the others have some sound you can't hear.

I'm so glad to hear it!

It isn't really about the power of the AB but the infection it targets. Baytril targets myco and a lot of other infections too, but if it isn't working he could have a secondary infection that is not covered by Baytril - so I'd keep him on the Baytril (for the myco) but include an AB that targets no...

Baytril is good for myco and a lot of other infections but it might be something that Baytril doesn't cover so a different AB is probably worth a shot.

Poor little lady, I hope things go well tomorrow I have seen pictures of rats with MASSIVE tumours which were successfully removed so the size alone should not be a problem.

I'm really glad they are helping him :D I believe they speed up the heart rate which is where the agitation comes from, so not recommended for rats with heart problems. The Rat Health Guide also says they should not be used with Baytril as they cause a toxic build up, does anyone know if this is tru...

It might be worth getting some kind of home dust extractor/ air purifier since it sounds like it could be an issue with dust, hair etc in the air in your flat. I'm sure there must be something on the market for humans with dust allergies that could make a difference, and save on vets bills in the lo...