Ohhhhh Splinter...

[Raticate]

I looked in on my boys today and it horrified me. It appeared Splinter was favoring his left leg and I was scared he might have injured it somehow, so I took him out for some floor time to observe him walking around properly and he seemed fine. He quickly scurried the one place I couldn't reach him. Under my dresser. Ugh. So I spent an hour trying to coax him out with sunflower nuts, cheerios, and finally the winning food Pea baby food. Oh my god, most nerve wracking thing ever.

Anyhow, back to my original concern. Can rats have like sleepy legs or simply just need to stretch them out sometimes like us? Should I be concerned that he looked like he was favoring it if he was fine shortly after? I had just woken him up if that means anything? Maybe he slept on it wrong? I'm going to keep an eye on him for sure but I would just like your thoughts on the matter.

Thanks.

-Jobey

 

[dspch911]

Sorry cannot help your with an answer, but I hope the little guy is just fine....

 

[lilspaz68]

i am sure like every other animal, they might sleep on them funny, or he might have sprained a leg, but I wouldn't worry unless it starts to swell up

 

[jorats]

I've seen that before where I think something is wrong and it isn't. But keep a close eye in case he's hiding his pain/injury

 

[Raticate]

He really isn't using his left hind leg much at all. It is not swollen but it is really scaring me. I went to work and came home hoping things would be a little better but they are not. /sigh.

I've given him childrens ibuprofen twice.. Once before work and once just now, but I don't know.

My poor little man. =(

 

[jorats]

It's very common for rats to sprain or hurt their legs. It's probably nothing serious. Sending healing vibes!

 

[Raticate]

As of this morning it is looking a bit better. Sorry that I am such a worry wart. These are my first rat babies, so I am a freaked out new mom. Every little thing is cause for concern. Gonna keep an eye on him still but I think it will be okay like everyone was saying.

Thanks again guys. Sorry it wasn't as easy to take your word for it. I am learning.

 

[jorats]

Oh, I know, even with my experience, I get freaked out when something happens, even a leg or foot sprain.

 

[Ace8670]

I'm sorry to hear about splinters leg I hope he's okay tell him I said get well soon and not make his mommy worry so much

 

[temblabamomo]

I hope its nothing serious and that he's feeling better soon.

 

[Raticate]

Still not feeling 100 percent, but no change in the look of his leg (I. E. no swelling or discoloration) but he sleeps all day and hides behind his fleece curtain. Makes me sad, he doesn't really explore his new cage much. I will see him out and about a little bit but not much. I too hope he feels better soon. I don't want to have to take him to the vet but if it keeps up this way I'm going to.

 

[Dahlas]

Maybe he pulled a muscle...or depending on how old he is has a bit of arthritis.. hope he is feeling better soon.

 

[UhHuhHer]

I'm sure it's just a sprain. A rat I was babysitting pulled something in his leg and nearly gave me a heart attack, but she was fine after she'd rested it a little. Same with my littlest. Just keep an eye on him in case anything else pops up. Hope you are both feeling better soon. It's stressful being a new mommy. :cuddle:

 

[Raticate]

I'm not concerned any longer. He's been out and about running and playing now. I'm one happy momma. =)

 

[jorats]

Good news!

 

[dspch911]

:joy: :joy: Yea Splinter :joy: :joy: