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- Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Tumour removal costs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2147
Re: Tumour removal costs
She is a very slim, active rat, not at all overweight.
- Wed May 30, 2018 10:37 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Tumour removal costs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2147
Re: Tumour removal costs
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...
- Tue May 29, 2018 12:07 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Tumour removal costs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2147
Tumour removal costs
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...
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:35 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Infuriating vets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4245
Infuriating vets
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...
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Over use of antibiotics and Facebook
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3464
Re: Over use of antibiotics and Facebook
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...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:02 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Deslorelin implant
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2848
Re: Deslorelin implant
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 ...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:19 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Tumor, what would you do?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2134
Re: Tumor, what would you do?
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...
- Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:21 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Ongoing respiratory problems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1430
Re: Ongoing respiratory problems
Good idea to treat for heart issues, fingers crossed for you and your girly 

- Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:17 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Vets question.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3837
Re: Vets question.
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.

- Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:06 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Advice - huge tumour in tricky spot...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2580
Re: Advice - huge tumour in tricky spot...
I'm so glad to hear it! 

- Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:03 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Scarring/wheezing in rats who've had resp issues
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3376
Re: Scarring/wheezing in rats who've had resp issues
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...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:40 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Scarring/wheezing in rats who've had resp issues
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3376
Re: Scarring/wheezing in rats who've had resp issues
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.
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:04 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Advice - huge tumour in tricky spot...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2580
Re: Advice - huge tumour in tricky spot...
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.

- Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Yay for bronchodilators!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1645
Re: Yay for bronchodilators!!
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...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:52 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Chronic respiratory issues - allergy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1769
Re: Chronic respiratory issues - allergy?
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...