Hurt or sick?

OopsLol · Mar 31, 2014

I got a new girl yesterday who is very verbal... She squeaks at my other rat often (mostly because the other rat is a young pipsqueak who likes to bug her to no end)... But she also frequently chatters and chirps. I noticed a bit of an odd noise she makes occasionally. Like a short high pitched "hoop" almost. Also sometimes while I'm petting her she will chirp or squeak. I can't always recreate it though. Does this sound like illness or injury? Or just new surroundings.
Thanks!

lilspaz68 · Mar 31, 2014

Listen to her lungs by holding her sides (lungs) to.your eat like a phone receiver, wait for her to stop squirming and tell us what you hear
any crackles, wheeled etc are bad

OopsLol · Mar 31, 2014

No crackles or wheezing... Just frantic breathing lol. She's still very active and has no problems jumping around...

jorats · Mar 31, 2014

Rats really should not make any noise except for protesting squeaks. Anymore and I would recommend getting her checked out with a vet.

OopsLol · Mar 31, 2014

Well as of now, she's being happy and quiet. I'll keep my eye on her and see how she acts tomorrow

OopsLol · Apr 3, 2014

So I kept close watch and she's doing fine now... I think she was scared and overwhelmed in her new home.
She still squeaks a little at Ursula my younger rat when she gets pushy and rambunctious.
But no more squeaks when I pet her. In fact she was boggling last night while I was watching TV and petting her. Yay!