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That’s so awful, I’m sorry your daughters rats is sick. It’s a really hard choice. I’ve been through this a few times. If you decide to go to another vet , you could have them do an X-ray. Not that expensive and they don’t need to sedate. Could tell you how bad the pneumonia is if that is what it is and the lung capacity. If it’s pneumonia, they usually will give baytril and doxy together which work well. 2 of my girls were given amoxicillin after those 2 meds failed and it cleared the infection up. I always have a hard time making the decision to euthanize without knowing all the factors and options. It may not be worth the money in the long run since it sounds like your daughters rat is quite ill and is older but a second opinion never hurts if your able to get in quickly. It’s so sad, I’m very sorry you guys have to make this decision and possibly lose your pet. Nothing will make this easier but Your rat lived a long life and I’m sure is loved very much!!