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Alright i am posting this hear, cause honestly, I have no other animal resource outside of here. I bought 2 pet rats to keep me company in my lonely apartment. I really like them and they are super smart (for small mammals).

Recently one has been acting up. He moves very speratlicly now and, seems to be a little low on motor functions. For example he just sorta falls over when he is trying to clime his ladder. He is less active then normal. And seems just like he is completely changed. I have grow attached to them both and would hate to loose one. What the crap is going on?
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>> Anonymous
>I have no other animal resource outside of here

Now, I'm no rat expert (lol take it to the vet), but I am an internets expert and I can tell you that there are probably many good sources on rat care and whatnot on the interweb, and 4chan should always really be your last resort.
>> GLIB Potter
Um, I think he had a stroke and is mentally damaged.
Little critters are good at having that happen.
>> Anonymous
>>143118
That seems to be right, i am flat broke and wish i could take him to a vet. She is still mobile, is there any chance of recovery or is this kinda like human stroke, where you can get therapy but for the most part you are.. well you know
>> Anonymous
Ah, that's what happened when mine started having strokes. I'm not sure there's much to do, and even if there was, I'm not sure you'd want to pay the bill.
>> Anonymous
It sounds like it could have a pituitary tumor. Which if it does there is nothing you could do for it.

One f my rats had one and acted like that.
But the only way to tell really is take her to a vet that specializes in small rodents.
>> Anonymous
>>143181

And a vet that specialises in small rodents is fuck hard to find because vet science doesn't teach much about animals that aren't farm animals raised for moolah.

OP, you should take it to a vet ... to put it down. Regardless of WHAT it is, it's not curable.
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>> Anonymous
>>143206

Actually, even if they aren't specifically trained in small mammals, most veterinarians have access to an amazing wealth of medical information on rats. This is because they are so often used in laboratory research that we know more about their ideal care requirements, diseases, and cures than any other commonly kept pet.

Also, OP, while both tumors and strokes are likely, it could also be a serious ear infection, which can be treatable. Also, strokes are not necessarily fatal. it just requires a little extra care on your part to help your friend adapt to decreased motor skills.
>> Anonymous
Your rat has Lou Gehrig's Disease.
>> Anonymous
if it's the whote rat it would figure cause white rats have almost no immune system that's why they are used in biotesting.
>> Elfdoll Ryung
If you do a web search for vets in your state, you should be able to find one in your area who is cheap or will give discounts. If you can't, try phoning local vets and just asking for a discount. A good vet will be in it because they love animals, and will give you a discount for an exam. Have him examined before you beleive the worst. Even if he is fading, you may be able to get some medication to make him comfortable.

Also, what was said about vets only knowing farm animals is untrue. vets do learn about them, but they learn about pets too. If I remember correctly, they eventually choose which to specialize in, livestock or companion animals. A vet in a city will be more used to treating pets, including rats.