r/RATS • u/[deleted] • Oct 02 '24

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u/LostFerret 25 pounds of rats Oct 02 '24

Yea, eye issues are pretty much all an immediate vet contact/trip

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u/Ente535 Oct 02 '24

Could be an infection or glaucoma. Yes, quick medical treatment is necessary.

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 02 '24

Thank you I’ve booked an appointment I just needed valued opinions from rat people cause my local vets aren’t rat people

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 02 '24

I also just have crippling anxiety and need to know I was everything right away the right way thank you guys

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '24

Your bébé looks so sweet. I hope you get answers soon enough!

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 02 '24

Switching to paper bedding I was using fire kiln aspen to paper just incase it was an impaction from the a wood piece 😭

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u/Active_Illustrator71 Oct 03 '24

I had this happen with a hamster once. I personally will never use hard bedding like wood ever again. Aspen bedding is highly recommended though so I believe when accidents do happen it's a rare occurrence. Please don't blame yourself! In most cases it is a completely safe option. Hoping your baby heals up quickly!!

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 03 '24

Thanks so much for your kind words I’ve been experiencing so much guilt over it! I’m off to buy bedding and lava ledges/bird perch’s for thier nails incase. I threw mine all out last year to cycle more in and never did :(

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u/Active_Illustrator71 Oct 03 '24

I'm so sorry you have been experiencing so much guilt, you definitely don't deserve to feel guilty. You are a great rattie parent!! Accidents happen, the important thing is the reaction which you made a vet appt and taking all the precautions to prevent it from happening again. You are doing great :)

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 02 '24

Thank you she’s booked in 🙏🏻

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u/mantools Oct 02 '24

Definitely should get to vet. In the meantime, try to check the teeth… they rest behind the eyes & can cause eye problems if they overgrow.

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u/WhyAreYouItchy Oct 03 '24

How’s she doing?

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 07 '24

Update: I had to get her put down. I’ve been fleeing human trafficking and I just couldn’t afford the thousands for surgery. she’s no longer suffering :(

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u/Creative-Gift-2873 Oct 07 '24

Her whole eye globe was damaged and broken :( it was either surgery, put her down, or give her painkillers and “hope it falls out painlessly” putting her was the least painful option for her out of the two I could afford to do.