Returning Users Sign In
Forgot Your Password?

Televets

Click here for details »

pet rat

Rating: 9
Posted on 2009/01/29 by User
the brain
the brain

I have a pet rat who is about 18 months old, yesterday I noticed that her left front paw is swollen and she is keeping it hitched up. If she knocks it it isn't really bothering her but she is not using it at all. It is slightly red but very swollen to about 3 times its normal size. Any idea what it could be, is it common or do you think I need to take her to see somebody? Thanks.

Symptoms: Lumps And Swellings

Two Response(s) to “pet rat”:

  • Experienced Advisor Rae says:

    January 31st, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I would probably take her to see a veterinarian, as she may need antibiotics.

    It could be bumblefoot, or infection.

    What is she kept on?

    Current Rating: Rating: 9
    Rate This Answer:
    Rae Tech
    VCA Southern Maryland Veterinary Referral Center
    The internal medicine and emergency departments specializes in a variety of procedures including, but not limited to: ultrasound, endoscopy, CT scan, digital radiography, soft tissue surgeries, shock/trauma, wound repair and others.

  • Cyndi suggests:

    April 19th, 2009 at 04:09 PM

    I had this same problem with about 3-4 of my rats. I found that wire floors in the cages bothered them as well as carpet - they seemed to have an allergic reaction to some of the chemicals used to treat the carpets. Hope you are able to find an answer - it took me a long time to figure it out with my rats because the vet could find no reason for the problem and there seemed to be no pain.

    Attached image (click to zoom): pet rat
    Current Rating: Rating: 0
    Rate This Suggestion:

Do you know the answer this question? Are you a pet professional? Become an advisor today!

Not a pet professional? Register here to comment on this question and help fellow pet owners.

Do you have a pet question you need answering? Ask our caring pet advisors here: