chasta Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Yesterday morning I noticed that Cheeky rat was not her normal 'in yer face' cheeky self, she was lethargic and had some porphyrin discharge on round her eyes, and hadnt been eating as much as normal. She was interested in treats and ate some sweetcorn when offered but I wasnt happy with her, so off to the vets we went.. The vet says she has a mass in her tummy/liver most likely, possibly constipation but he didnt think so, but wouldnt be able to tell without xrays, which I declined. (sorry if you disagree with that.) We came home with Baytril, lactulose (which he charged me £4 for 2mls of ) and some mucolytic powder, and to see how she goes. This means I now have 2 of my 3 rats living with tumours Cheeky rat is feeling a bit better today and is more herself Here she is and being nosey Edited February 19, 2009 by chasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 What a beautiful rattie I hope her improvement carries on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Now i don't normally do rats butttttttt......................................................... cheeky rat is I can see why you call her that no for her as she is too ickle but a instead ok x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 she is too beautiful! looks very much like my Maisy, sending her loads of healing thoughts, glad to hear she has perked up a bit..hope it continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of lurchers Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I hope Cheeky Rat is soon feeling better, she looks so sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sproggie14 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 So sorry Chasta, I hope it turns out to not be anything nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyM Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 She is lovely! I do hope the vet is wrong and she recovers quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thank you Unfortunately Im sure she wont be with us for long. She has perked up in herself but she is losing weight, you can feel her spine and hips easily and she has a big belly I can feel the lump in it, and she isnt constipated. At the moment she is happy enough, the baytril seems to be helping there, so while she is happy and comfortable she will stay with us, but as soon as the light goes from her eyes I wont keep her hanging her personality is still shining through just now, cheeky little wench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanrossscot Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 for Cheeky, I hope she stays perky for a long while yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie92 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Poor Cheeky Rat Get well soon for your Mummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of lurchers Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sorry to hear that I hope you have Chasta with you for ages yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Unfortunately Cheeky has taken a turn for the worse over night and today will be the day she says goodbye. At the moment she is snuggled in her nest being cuddled and groomed by her friend Tara. Cheeky your life has been short and very very sweet. Thank you for the love and laughter you've given us. You will leave a very special ratty hole, and little paw prints on my heart. Love you sweetheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebejo Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Safe journey Cheeky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sanrossscot Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Safe journey little Cheeky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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