Why is my rat tilting her head?
The infection causes inflammation in the inner ear, affecting the rat’s balance. This will cause the rat to hold his head tilted to one side. An inner ear infection can result in a permanent head tilt, especially if the symptoms are untreated. An inner ear infection can also cause facial paralysis.
Why is my rat lopsided?
If you notice your rat tilting or leaning its head to one side, your rat probably has an ear infection. Head tilt is one of the most notable and symptoms of ear infection in rats. If your rat has a head tilt, you need to contact your vet immediately. Look for drainage from the ear.
How do you treat an infected rat in your ear?
1. Oral Antibiotics- We generally recommend a combination of clavamox/baytril or doxycycline/zithromax; however we have also used combinations of penicillin, clindamyacin, metronidazole, and other antibiotics depending on response to therapy, cytological evaluation of the pus from the ears, and bacterial culture.
What does it look like when a rat has a stroke?
The most common sign that your rat has suffered a stroke is paralysis or weakness in one side of the body. The affected area will simply seem to sag. The rat may tilt its head or walk in circles. An eye may bulge.
How do you tell if my pet rat has a respiratory infection?
Signs and symptoms that may indicate your rat has respiratory disease can include:
- Sneezing.
- Porphyria (red discharge from the eyes and nose)
- Increased respiratory rate or effort.
- Weight loss.
- Lethargy.
Can you give rats amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin tastes okay to most rats and so is usually no problem to give in any form. To mix it, I suggest putting one 250 mg amoxicillin capsule in 7.5 ml of flavoring. Then the dose is 0.3 ml/lb, the dose for a half-pound rat is 0.15 ml and the dose for a 1¼-lb rat is 0.4 ml. For a tiny baby, give one drop.
