Sam
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Today I noticed that one of my rat's front paw is swollen near the "ankle" area. It's only about 1.5 times the normal size, warmish to the touch, and just a little purple/blue. As far as I can see, the skin is not broken, although there could always be a tiny cut that I couldn't see. She walks on it fine, and doesn't seem to mind me handling it.
I clean their cage twice a day, wiping everything down and changing their bedding (paper towels). They are litter trained. Generally, their living environment is quite clean.
She eats, sleeps, plays etc like she always does.
I am concerned that this is an infection. Does she need to go to the vet now? Should I wait to see if it will get better on it's own?
Thanks
Today I noticed that one of my rat's front paw is swollen near the "ankle" area. It's only about 1.5 times the normal size, warmish to the touch, and just a little purple/blue. As far as I can see, the skin is not broken, although there could always be a tiny cut that I couldn't see. She walks on it fine, and doesn't seem to mind me handling it.
I clean their cage twice a day, wiping everything down and changing their bedding (paper towels). They are litter trained. Generally, their living environment is quite clean.
She eats, sleeps, plays etc like she always does.
I am concerned that this is an infection. Does she need to go to the vet now? Should I wait to see if it will get better on it's own?
Thanks