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« on: May 07, 2003, 10:11:00 AM »
I purchased my two girls at Petsmart on May 5, 2003.  At the time I heard no sound from their breathing, and no sneezing or discharge, both were pretty active and by their selves.  Now Merry has a red discharge around her Nose!!  
1) What is this?
2) can i get a referral to a great book so I am not driving you all crazy with my newbie questions??   Huh

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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2003, 10:14:04 AM »
The red discharge is porphyrin. Rats get this either when they're sick or stressed. Considering these rats are very new I would say it's probably the stress of the new environment, often rats would start sneezing when you first bring them home. I would wait a few days and watch out for any other signs, then if it doesn't improve bring them to the vet.

Good place to start on your research would be our Reference section. Many rat books I'm afraid are not very accurate and overdated. One book I do highly recommend is Debbie D's Health book.

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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2003, 10:14:14 AM »
Porphryin. Usually a sign of stress, or illness. I imagine in her case it's stress from a new environment. If it doesn't subside, I'd be worried.

Also, take a look around the house to see if there's anything that may be irritating her... smoke, strong scents, etc.

Edit: babyblue, you owe me a garbage plate. Wink
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2003, 10:17:43 AM »
Thanks everyone!

No strong scents, more than likely stress!!  If it does not improve or other symptoms arise I will take them to Alameda East for vet care!

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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2003, 10:20:50 AM »
* Suebee is jealous

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Alameda! You suck! I hate you! LOL!
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2003, 10:22:21 AM »
I KNOW!!! We are very lucky!  They are great!!!  

 
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2003, 10:46:18 AM »
* Marybelle is jealous too

That's just not fair!!!  I want Alameda East to be by me!

You can order Debbie DuCommon's Health book from the RFC website (which I don't have a link to here at work!) But I bet it's linked to on Suebee's website, which is ratsrule.com.  Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2003, 10:54:40 AM »
or, you can go here:

http://www.ratfanclub.org/books.html

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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2003, 11:39:41 AM »
Quote from: Suebee on May 07, 2003, 10:14:14 AM
Edit: babyblue, you owe me a garbage plate. Wink
I do? Did I miss something? Grin

Who/what is Alameda???
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2003, 11:47:30 AM »
Quote from: Babyblue033 on May 07, 2003, 11:39:41 AM
Who/what is Alameda???

Think Emergency Vets... Animal Planet...  Wink
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2003, 01:37:30 PM »
I don't have cable Sad But wow a celebrity vet? Cool! Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2003, 01:57:06 PM »
Wow, I'm jealous too!  My vet is awesome, but he's not on TV.  Grin

Welcome to the world of ratty ownership, as I'm sure you've noticed by now, it's quite addictive.  Also, don't worry about "driving us crazy" with newbie questions.......You just have to post three pictures for every question...oh wait... ^_^  

Seriously though, newbie questions are good, means you're doing what's best for your furkids by educating yourself!  If I had had this forum when I got my first rattie he would have had a much better start.
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2003, 01:59:55 PM »
Yeah, Wolf, but he had a great ending (not the death part but the bits before that!).

Anyway, I just wanted to say WELCOME!
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2003, 02:11:05 PM »
I have a friend who used to live out in CO and they took their aminals to Alameda!! Although, from what I hear.. it is quite expensive.  Tongue

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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2003, 03:11:46 PM »
Umm, okay, here's another newbie question:  what's a "garbage plate?"
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« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2003, 04:50:27 PM »
Quote from: popeyes_cat on May 07, 2003, 03:11:46 PM
Umm, okay, here's another newbie question:  what's a "garbage plate?"
LOL this has nothing to do with rats. It's a local (Rochester, NY) thing, but I can't even explain it cuz every time I had it I was drunk! Yellow Cute Laugh I swear you can't eat that stuff when you're sober, but it's sooo good after you're wasted!
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« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2003, 09:47:55 PM »
Thanks for all the help guys!!  Yes Alameda is expensive, but well worth it for small animals!  I am sorta in a panic mode about my little girls, Merry is still weaving!  and it seems more pronounced though she is eating and getting around fine otherwise.  So Alameda might be making some more money soon!!!   Puppy Dog Eyes:
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2003, 10:12:38 PM »
Quote from: Kmryan on May 07, 2003, 09:47:55 PM
Thanks for all the help guys!!  Yes Alameda is expensive, but well worth it for small animals!  I am sorta in a panic mode about my little girls, Merry is still weaving!  and it seems more pronounced though she is eating and getting around fine otherwise.  So Alameda might be making some more money soon!!!   Puppy Dog Eyes:

Weaving in what way?  Some head weaving is normal, especially in rats with lighter eyes.  Their eyesight is pretty poor even at best, and weaving helps them get a fix on things.   So if that's all she's doing (moving the head back and forth, kinda like a snake, of all the weird things), then it's perfectly normal.  If it's a whole body weaving, there might be something more going on, though.  And if you're worried, the vet visit is well worth it for the peace of mind it brings.  Besides, you might get to be on TV!!!   Hyper
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« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2003, 10:14:33 PM »
This evening when she was out her whole upper body was weaving!  Huh I am really getting worried  Embarrassed
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« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2003, 10:18:17 PM »
Was she standing on just her back legs, or all four?  And I don't think you've said what color her eyes are.  If they're red or pink, it might just be normal sight weaving.  None of my kids have done it for a while, they're all dark-eyed at the moment, so I forget how much of thier bodies weave.  It's been a while.  Maybe someone with light-eyed rats could give some more current input?
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« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2003, 10:19:41 PM »
She has dark eyes!!  But she is only about 6 weeks?? Petsmart baby!!  She was on all fours.  Is that good or bad? Puppy Dog Eyes:
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« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2003, 10:23:18 PM »
Well, dark eyes don't guarantee good eyesight, it's just rarer to find dark-eyed rats that weave.  Smiley How is her behaviour otherwise?
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« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2003, 10:41:47 PM »
Well, from what I have been reading, and all the great help!!! I think good for being brand new to our home!!  They are both out playing right now and seem to be having fun?  Next thing on the agenda is a larger cage!!!   They sure make use of all their space  Grin
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« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2003, 10:43:57 PM »
Yup, we've got a couple that even "ceiling walk".  They grab the top of the cage and pull themselves up and move their way across the roof.  It's pretty funny to watch.  Smiley  

But, if she's acting pretty normall otherwise, I wouldn't worry about the weaving too much.  Most likely she's just nervous, and has bad eyesight, so she wants to make sure she checks out her environment very carefully.
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« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2003, 10:46:18 PM »
Thanks!  I am bieng asked to stop chatting and get to bed!!  Cheeky So I am off for now!  I will let you all know how they are!

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