After that, I recommend regular wellness check-ups as often as every months depending upon their age and health status. That would be the very best way in which to find out if there is a respiratory problem with any of your rats. Feel free to email the video as well as to ask any other questions any time. If your rat is making any type of sound that you think could be a sneeze it could possibly be a symptom of respiratory disease. Both rats were originally rats bread to be fed to snakes, however my mothers snake would not eat them and so I am rehabilitating them and giving them a home me and I have a vet appointment soon, because I would like them both neutered.
First of all, my apologies for taking so long in which to respond. Girl rats, especially young girl rats, are extremely busy. They usually have places to go and things to do. Boy rats are much more docile and easier to get to know. Also, if your rats were bred to be fed to snakes they were probably not socialized much while they were young.
Have you read my post Transforming Your Rat: from shy to social butterfly? It might give you some helpful tips. Have they already been to the vet? They probably have by now. Your vet has probably already listened to their lungs and told you whether or not your male rat might have respiratory disease symptoms. You may also already be aware that spaying your female rat can be especially helpful for her health long-term.
Let me know if you have any other questions in the future. My rat is making a noise similar to the one in the video, but its only when shes squeaking.
I know her squeak changed. It is very odd and im worried about her. What should I do? I also recommend even taking rats to the vet just for wellness visits. You might hear a squeak when rats are playing or if you pick up your rat suddenly and they become afraid….
It could be that your rat has a respiratory disease. I have pages on my website on when to take your rat to the vet as well as how to choose your veterinarian and online directories of pet rat veterinarians. I hope my response is helpful for you. I also hope your rat is doing okay. Feel free to let me know if you have any additional questions any time. My boyfriend and I adopted two rats from a breeder in December. When he sees us, we let him out of the cage, or when he is playing. Should we be worried?
Sneezing multiple times a day can be a symptom of respiratory disease. A great vet will be able to let you know after examining your rat and listening to his lungs and heart with a stethoscope whether or not he has a respiratory illness. She only makes the noice when she is startled or after running on her wheel.
I clean her cage often and her bedding is not cedar or anything bad. I have another female rat in the cage with her and she is perfectly healthy. She only does this when excited or after she has run around. Is this a respiratory problem and should I get it checked out? I want to apologize for taking so long in which to answer your question. My 2 rats have been very sick and have required treatments and medications several times a day.
I also work full-time. Then, we had an ice storm during which our power and internet were out for 8 days! I really appreciate your patience and understanding. And, if so, have you taken her to the vet? The sounds you described your rat making do sound like they could be symptoms of a respiratory problem.
Again, my apologies for taking so long in which to respond. Thanks for the video. Will keep a close eye on him not that I could do anything else, constantly demanding all the attention all the time that one! Has your rat gone back to making the sounds again? Hopefully not. It really helps to take them in for a wellness check within a few weeks after bringing them home. Regular cage cleaning can also definitely help keep your rats healthy—especially when it comes to respiratory issues.
By the way, congRATulations on getting your first rats! Hi My new rat has made this chirping sound today , but only for 2 or 3 minutes while he was trying to escape off the sofa. I have been getting them out for 30 mins a day in a play pen to try and tame them, as I have only had them for 2 weeks. I put him back in his cage and the noise immediately stopped. If the noise does not occur constantly, does that mean it may have been him making the noise because he was agitated? Rather than ill?
As like I said, the noise stopped at soon as I put him back in his cage. Thanks very much. It could have been that being on the sofa was stressful enough for your rat to make the chirping sound—especially if this was an area that was new to your rat.
An example would be if they smell a nearby cat. That way you can determine whether or not your rat might have the beginnings of a respiratory problem. Thanks for asking your great question. I just got two young females today. Are they still sniffing loudly? It could be normal to be sniffing loudly at their new surroundings but, if it were to continue, it could be a symptom of respiratory disease. I advocate bringing all new rats to the vet within a week or two of bringing them home. I hope your rats are no longer sniffing loudly.
My rat is making similar noises as in the video. He has been doing this for awhile, been through two rounds of medicine, and keeps doing it. Could it be asthma? Should I see the vet again??
Thanks for your great question. You mentioned that your rat has been through 2 rounds of medication. It would be helpful to know if your vet tried more than one type of medication as well as for how long each round of medication lasted. The main thing I can say, though, is that if your rat is continuing to make sounds while breathing then, yes, it is a good idea for you to contact your vet again.
Often times there are 2 main reasons a rat is still making sounds after being medicated: 1 After being on the medication for days, there was no improvement in symptoms. It definitely is possible for you to eliminate any symptoms of respiratory disease. In many cases you can just call your vet and let them know your rat still has symptoms.
Let me know if you have any additional questions any time. The symptoms have not worsened they have stayed the same over a few months. They both had doxy and baytril and they have no other symptoms other than some sneezing sometimes. No porphyrin, no visible breathing difficulty, and the sound only comes when one of them is running around or excited, never in his cage or while still. If only one rat is having the symptoms, only that one rat needs to be treated.
The idea behind this is that pretty much all rats already have mycoplasma from birth. When this bacteria spreads, the tissue it affects is permanently destroyed. Do you think the noises your rat makes are cute, or are a sign she is "talking" to you in ratty language? Please read this and watch - listen to - these videos carefully.
All squeaking or other noises, if they are synchronized with breathing in and out , indicate respiratory illness, primarily Mycoplasma pulmonis. Even if the lungs sound completely clear, such squeaking is wrong. There is not widespread education of rat owners about the dangers of problem squeaks and breathing noises.
Some squeaks can be normal, such as abrupt, limited objections, "Mine! These are deliberate vocalizations. She is talking to you. For the special circumstance of hiccuping in rats, read about hiccuping in this gallery, Rats Do Hiccup.
But if some squeaks are normal vocalizations, and some are abnormal breathing sounds, how do you know what is happening with your rat? This gallery contains videos of rats making various squeaks and noises, most discovered on YouTube. They have been categorized according to the opinion of a licensed veterinary technician with 34 years' experience, whose mentor and personal veterinarian is a rat expert.
The suggestions for diagnosis are not conclusive, of course, but the observations are professional. Some of the owners reported on YouTube that they felt the sounds were normal, some recognized illness, and some did not know what to think. Most eventually reported that their rat finally died of respiratory disease. If they had had access to a gallery like this to "find" similar squeaking or noises, perhaps the owners could have gotten veterinarian input sooner.
There may be other abnormal sounds, or normal vocalizations, that rats make. If you have video of a rat making squeaks or noises of any kind, please consider contacting the JoinRats owner to have it added it to this gallery, so that rat owners can listen and perhaps compare their own rat's squeaks and noises to yours.
Group One: Mild to moderate abnormal respiratory sounds, can't determine lung condition without veterinary exam. Make a veterinary appointment. Long, consistent squeals can mean your rat is in distress or is unhappy about a current situation. Bruxing is when your rat is grinding his teeth, thus making something of a vibrating sound that is akin to the purring of a cat. Often, bruxing is accompanied by boggling, which is exactly what it sounds like—your rat is boggling his eyes.
Youtuber Cakes1toDough1 posted a video where you can hear bruxing and see boggling in all its hilarious glory. Determining which noises mean what should help you to better understand when your rat is in distress. Long squeaks that are louder and more consistent can mean your rat is fearful or trying to show he is being submissive.
Some owners say their rats shriek during vet visits or if they catch their toe on something in their cage. As previously mentioned, happy rats will also partake in bruxing, which is that purring noise made when they grind their teeth together.
Rats may even give a happy chattering sound when they see a treat coming their way, such as a slice of cheese. Some pet rats carry a very serious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pulmonis.
Some of the most common symptoms of this disease are continuous squeaking and rattling sounds when the rat makes his vocalizations or is simply breathing. A great way you can start this process is by first letting them take treats from your hand.
This way they can become familiar with your presence and your scent. Remember, all rats have their own different personalities and behaviors. Hi, I'm Mason, I've kept small animals as pets since I was 8 years old.
I love to learn and talk about them basically every day.
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