Leg Problem, please read.

[BriannaDawn]

Well I woke up today and I noticed my most active rat is suddenly less active. She was laying at the bottom of the cage hiding in a box, I figured maybe she was tired because of the heat. She tends to get dramatic when it gets hot. Well I continued my routine I was cleaning there cage and I put them in the little cage, and i looked over and noticed she was again just laying at the bottom not moving. Normally she just darts all over the place checking out all her surroundings. When I was done with the cage I examined her a bit. I noticed she seemed very limp and when I put her back in the cage she kinda slid in. I put her on the top floor to get a better look at her and noticed her leg looked funny. I watched her walk and she was limping. She had her leg tucked close to her side. I felt so terrible when I realized it. I put her on the bottom of the cage and put some food and water down there for her. She perked up once she ate and got water(poor little girl probably couldn't get to any all night that makes me wanna cry). She seems to be in pain, there seems to be no swelling so far. Has anyone had a rat with foot trouble? I don't know what to with her, I want to help her but I don't know how. :cry:

 

[smilez_n_hugs]

I would suggest picking up some infant ibuprofen to help with the pain and swelling. Foot/leg injuries are fairly common and will usually resolve on their own. Are you able to get a feel of the leg/foot to find the exact location of the injury and how swollen it is?

 

[BriannaDawn]

I would suggest picking up some infant ibuprofen to help with the pain and swelling. Foot/leg injuries are fairly common and will usually resolve on their own. Are you able to get a feel of the leg/foot to find the exact location of the injury and how swollen it is?

I tried looking for a break I couldn't feel it. I know she's favoring it I'm just not sure what kind of injury it could be. There doesn't seem to be any swelling at the moment.

 

[handmeafish]

Keep a close eye on her. this is how my Neville's saga started, lethargic and limpy, and with in days, he was too sick to save. If you try the Ibu and she doesn't seem to get relief, get her to the vet ASAP. I really feel like if I'd gotten Neville to the vet sooner, he may have had more of a chance, but by the time I got him there the infection was too great.
I don't want to scare you, but I'm still feeling terrible about Neville.

 

[jorats]

It's always good to see a vet... leg sprains are very common and should resolve itself within a couple of days. But like handmeafish cautions, keep a close eye on her for any worsening symptoms.

 

[handmeafish]

how's ur babe doing?

 

[BriannaDawn]

how's ur babe doing?

Well, she got over her leg pretty fast but she fell into respiratory distress. Probably related to the trauma of the leg injury. She was really sick and I was worried I was gonna lose her, but she's a fighter she with the help of Dr. Tobin pulled out of it. She's doing fine now. I even made another post worrying about her and asking for advice. She's a strong girl and I'm happy to still have her with me. Such a close call though.

 

[mamarat]

I'm glad she got better.