How do you take a video? on a camera or a phone?
Oh a phone
How do you take a video? on a camera or a phone?
What vet did you go to?
I'm sorry, but I am still convinced that it could be PT, and in that case the clock is ticking in terms of getting your baby proper treatment.
Hi, if the video is that short you can send it to [email protected] and I can upload it for you.
A Pituitary Tumor is a tumor on the pituitary gland, which is under the brain. It is not in any way visible on or outside the rat, only it's symptoms are, which include weight loss, lack of coordination, sometimes excessive bruxing or chewing, "clubbing" of the paws, difficulty holding small objects or foods in the front paws, head tilts, lack of balance, or uncoordinated walking. It can come out of nowhere, and it, unfortunately, fatal. The only thing that can be done is treatment to minmize the symptoms, and slow the growth of the tumor. It is unfortunately very common in rats, escpecially females, therefore whenever we hear of symptoms such as Ri's, we instantly jump to this horrible condition.
How about you take a series of photos of her eating a cheerio on a flat surface?Hi, thank you for the information. Unfortunately, my phone doesn't seem to be able to email videos to people, only photos
How about you take a series of photos of her eating a cheerio on a flat surface?
Take a couple, where we can see her hands, face, position, legs, body shape, etc.
Here's the little cutie!
What a pretty rat, love the coloring.
I see PT not inner ear infection for Ri.
This pic, the stance, the big confused eyes, how she is taking the treat
It doesn't look like she's able to hold the treat, and is chasing it down her chest and under her belly. I bet she also turns to the left while eating as well? See how her feet are pushed soooo far forward for balance? This is another PT symptom.
Sadly, I have to agree on the PT.... She is a beautiful girl!
I just saw your post for Cabergoline; fingers crossed this helps your little one. Did they give you any pred or dex as well? My heart and prayers go out to your little one for a good and lengthy response to the meds.
When you are at the vet, ask for prednisolone, and EITHER bromocriptine or cabergoline. It is unlikely that they will have the cab or bromo in the office, but both can be ordered. Bromocriptine can even be called in at a normal, human pharmacy-- I get mine at a local CVS for $45 per 20 tablets, which last me a little over a month. It is much cheaper than cabergoline, escpecially if you compound it yourself(as simple as crushing the tablet, mixing it with a bit of water or other liquid, and giving your rat half-- as long as it is the 2.5mg tablet).
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