I think our little dumbo rat had a stroke. 3 days ago she was fine. I went and fed her and she seemed normal. The next morning my husband went to check on her and she could barely move. She looked like she had a bunch of red discharge from her eyes and nose and had no control over her legs at all. She could barely lift her head but she showed no signs of respitory infection. No weezing, clicking or sneezing. She would still eat and drink if we hand fed her. I had antibiotics on hand so we put that in her water. Over the last 2 days she has improved immensely. She is still very wobbly but she can sit up on her own, she is starting to wash her face now and can even walk although she looks drunk. We are still hand feeding her but she can eat on her own. She has even done a little bruxing and boggling. She is about 2 years old, has anyone heard of something like this?
Can a rat have a stroke?
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MomRat
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Yes, Rats can have strokes.
The symptoms are similar to Pituitary Tumors, except that with stroke, there is opportunity for improvement and recovery. Lethargy, seizures, paralysis, trouble walking, tilted head, trouble eating, are all possible overtly obvious symptoms. I dunno how much good ABS are going to do, you would give them if you thought it was PT(along with a steroid) but as your girl already seems to be improving, I would guess that stroke is the most accurate diagnosis. Make sure she's getting enough water(test for dehydration by pinching the skin on her neck, if it goes back into place immediately she is fine, if it stays in the pinched up shape she is dehydrated) You can get more liquids into her using ensure or something like gatorade or pedialyte. Also keep an eye on weight(the ensure will help make sure she's getting her nutrition if she's not eating as well.
Glad she's doing better!
The symptoms are similar to Pituitary Tumors, except that with stroke, there is opportunity for improvement and recovery. Lethargy, seizures, paralysis, trouble walking, tilted head, trouble eating, are all possible overtly obvious symptoms. I dunno how much good ABS are going to do, you would give them if you thought it was PT(along with a steroid) but as your girl already seems to be improving, I would guess that stroke is the most accurate diagnosis. Make sure she's getting enough water(test for dehydration by pinching the skin on her neck, if it goes back into place immediately she is fine, if it stays in the pinched up shape she is dehydrated) You can get more liquids into her using ensure or something like gatorade or pedialyte. Also keep an eye on weight(the ensure will help make sure she's getting her nutrition if she's not eating as well.
Glad she's doing better!
jorats
Loving rats since 2002.
I agree with what MomRat wrote.
Keep her warm and well hydrated and hopefully she'll have a full recovery.
Keep her warm and well hydrated and hopefully she'll have a full recovery.
