Jun 05
Your rat may develop a head tilt for a number of reasons but most common is an inner ear infection or a pituitary tumor. It is best to treat the rat immediately when you first notice the head tilt. A course of antibiotics like Enroflaxocin is recommended for an inner ear infection. Your vet might also want to add a steroid which could help especially with it’s anti-inflammatory properties.
But don’t worry if your rat doesn’t recover from his head tilt. Many rats go on to live full and healthy lives with a head tilt.
Remember to treat first… if it’s an inner infection, your rat could become worse and/or be in extreme pain.
House with a head tilt