HELP!! I rescued a hairless dumbo female

[steph0582]

I rescued a hairless dumbo female from certain death yesterday and she is nothing but skin and bones. She has a hunch back and smells of death. Is there anything I can do for her? Is she going to make me sick or my other rats sick?

 

[hopefloats]

You need to keep her away from your other rats. Do not cross contaminate. Is she sick, sneezing, coughing or wheezy sounding?

If she is thin she needs ensure and a healthy diet. What smells on her? eyes? ears just her in general?

 

[lilspaz68]

what type of situation did you get her from?

 

[SQ]

Can you take her to a good rat vet?

Is she able to eat?
Strawberry ensure or soy infant formula, mixed up with baby cereal may help her.

How is her breathing?

 

[Dahlas]

Plus make sure to keep her warm.....

 

[steph0582]

She seems to be fine and she is eatting really well. She just overall smells like death. I gave her a bath and the smell came right back. I had a guy tell me he was going to release them outside its winter here with snow on the ground. I got 7 of them the rest seem to be healthy. They were in a small cage together and it was filthy. I do not have any idea how they were treated other than they were fed cat and dog food. She is the sweetest thing I just dont know what to do. I called all the local vets and they just told me they would euthanize but couldnt do anything for her.

 

[Sharlees rattakisses]

With nakids you really have to keep (pardon the pun) an eye on their eyes.
With lack of fur they can get a lot of gunk stuck there.
Olive had an eye infection that resulted in the removal of her eye and it smelled like unwashed lady parts. :sick2:
Just to be safe and for your peace of mind a trip to the vet is a good idea.
Any names for your sweetie?
Can't wait to see pix. :cuddle:

 

[SQ]

If she seems fine, she probably is.
The smell may take time to go away .... time living in good conditions and eating a healthy diet

I hope you were able to get them all