Bobby's Foot + 'Boy Parts'

[Samuel]

Just yesterday I noticed that my old rat Bobby (I would say he's older than 2 and a half, probably closer to 3) has a problem with his right foot. It's sticking out at an odd angle from his body and he's not really moving his foot at all. It feels a bit cold and doesn't seem to be as pink as his other foot. I don't know whether he's broken/dislocated something or has a growth on his leg that's cutting off circulation, but he doesn't seem to be in any visible pain (though I don't know how to check). He's still walking on that leg and earlier on tried to groom himself with the foot, so I'm a bit unsure of what's going on and what to do.

Also, his testes have disappeared. The other day I noticed that I could barely see them, and now they've completely disappeared into him. He still seems fine, being as eager for his treats as he always is he's eating, albeit slowly (but he's old and ate slowly before).

 

[mamarat]

At that age the rattie can start or have HED and sometimes one foot (or both) will just go sideways or be dragged behind when he walks. I don't know about the testes though.

 

[jorats]

I'm guessing it's HED as well.
As for the testes, I've had a male lose one of his too. I also know of another rat who had both his go back up into his body... almost like a human having double hernias.

 

[Dazzle87]

Is it..painful?

 

[Samuel]

I just had a look at Bobby and his testes have, for want of a better description, reappeared. HED could be a possibility, thanks for bringing it up.

 

[jorats]

I just had a look at Bobby and his testes have, for want of a better description, reappeared. HED could be a possibility, thanks for bringing it up.

Ya, that's normal with the testes, I wouldn't be worried.

 

[*Rebel_Angel*]

I want a boy rat just to have him have HED, that may sound weird but they just look so cute and fragile with their inability to climb and walk!

Hoping that is just what is wrong with ur boy!

 

[Samuel]

He's so skinny and has a lot of trouble moving around. Poor baby, I think he's on his last legs.

 

[victoria]

He's so skinny and has a lot of trouble moving around. Poor baby, I think he's on his last legs.

Is he having issues with balance? Are you supplementing his diet with anything?

I want a boy rat just to have him have HED, that may sound weird but they just look so cute and fragile with their inability to climb and walk!

Hoping that is just what is wrong with ur boy!

No you don't and plenty of females get HED. That's like saying you want your rat to get sick so you can nurse them back to health.

 

[*Rebel_Angel*]

No it's not what I mean!
It's just that from how u guys describe it..it sounds just like a old age thing when stuff seems to stop working, the rat doesn't suffer from HED and it adapts to it's new lifestyle pretty well.

Just saying that I'd be open to help my rat around like I helped my grandpa before he died.

 

[Samuel]

I took Bobby to the vet today and had him put to sleep.

His leg was broken and he was severely underweight, which the vet said could be the result of something more sinister. With very little mobility left, it was the best thing for Bobby.

Rest in peace, my beautiful boy.

 

[mamarat]

I'm so sorry. RIP little boy.

 

[Dazzle87]

:sad3: I'm sorry :hugs: