What kind of care should I give to my rat, which has cancer?

Question

I have a very loving, playful 1 1/2 year old hairless rat. He has skin cancer and presents with 3 large red sores on his body. He is currently doing very well, is active, curious and still enjoying life. He lives in a large cage with lots of toys, I changed his litter from pine shavings to shredded newspaper to keep pine wood oils from bothering his skin and I have already changed his food to "Reggie Rat" for more balanced nutrition.

I want to know what kind of care I should give him to increase his comfort and longevity. Should I apply an antibiotic ointment to the sores on a regular basis? Are there other things I can do?

(Serious, helpful answers only please.)

Answer 1

antibiotic ointment would be a good idea make sure hes happy he sounds very spoiled and loved by you

Answer 2

Is the only thing you feed him rat food? They need more nutrients like we do. Try apples, carrots to clear up the skin a bit. And it's good for the rat.

Also, get it checked out by the Vet. if you haven't already.

Answer 3

I think you should ask your vet, I think an aitnibiotic ointment would be fine, but not sure if some of its components would be more harmful instead of healing.. Did a vet determined it's cancer condition? Same vet should help you then...

Answer 4

I love rodents, im getting a guenia pig and had 2 hamsters. see a vet if you havent. please. you wont like it if he dies but when he does remember where he goes and you will get over it within a day. I know. but this is changing the subject. remember?

Answer 5

pet him and talk nicley to him hold his claws while doing so

Answer 6

Just put it out of its terrible misery and eat it!