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<jmaybe@b...> wrote:
> I am desperate, can someone please help me? I need to find a vet
who
> KNOWS about rats! I live in Elwood [Melbourne].
>
> My 9 month old rat Ollie has had a depressed appetite for about 2
> weeks. He doesn't have any other symptoms. He has been to the vet -

> but they are just guessing. I have Deb Ducommun's Rat Health Care
> booklet.
> He has been on Baytril for about 3 days [no help], then
> amoxicillin for 4.5 days [seemed to help at first, then he got
> worse].Now he's on Baytril and doxycycline. He's had 2 doses, but
> seems worse. It is harder and harder to tempt him to eat. He stays
> in bed mostly, but is still pretty active when he comes out of his
> cage. I don't know what to do! I love him and I don't want to lose
> him. Please help!
> Joelle.


Joelle.......there is a vet in mitchum who specializes in rats...i
dont have the details but other vets may know of them....
another idea.....in the mean time....have you tried your ratty with
sweet foods......when they arent well they take to sweets more so
than other foods.....try honey smacks in a little milk....
i hope he gets better soon...smile