It's half the size of her body, but she is so peppy and wants to live. So we decided to go through with the surgery. But the Vet says it's less then 50% chance she will make it through the surgery and recovery.......did I make the wrong choice. I waited so long because a few months ago the Vet said she wouldn't live long. All of a sudden she's peppy and full of life...but looks a heck of alot worse. :-(
2007-01-23 04:13:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I just wanted to add the Miss. Biance "Miss. B." has 7 cats, 2dogs,and one more rat in her family. She is more trained then all of them as is very loving. Because of over breeding by pet stores these animals get sick and it's a terrible thing. If you knew her and had a heart, you'd love her....just ignore the tale. ;-) BTW she was on America's Funniest Video's chasing after the cats....she's our little star.
2007-01-23 04:51:46 · update #1
I think it would be wrong and beyond cuel not to do anything and let her suffer with something so big growing on her. If she had no lust for life, I would have put her to sleep. But she wants to live...it would be wrong not to do everything I can. I feel like I waited too long because I thought she wouldn't have even made it to the New year.
2007-01-23 05:54:23 · update #2
Mary always look at the bright side. If she has a 40% chance to live, that is good.
Just know that whatever happens will have happened perfectly for the better. If she crosses over she will be perfectly happy in Heaven and if not she will be perfectly happy with you.
Have faith
2007-01-23 04:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mary, you did the what you could. She sounds like she has had a wonderful life so far and it doesn't sound like shes going to give up. If she doesn't make it its going to be okay, if you beleive in heaven she will be free from her body and have less pain, if you beleive in reincarnation maybe you'll even meet again. i am 100% positive that my rabbit came back to me, she acted the same and i dreamed she born the night she was born, and it was exactly one month after she died. but be positive! she'll be fine either way, and don't listen to the people who said to forget about her because you cant. good luck. and im really sorry.
2007-01-23 04:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by </3 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She will be peppy until the tumor gets too big to carry around. At this time it will start to sap her strength and take all of her food reserves. These tumors are benign and painless, so it takes a long time for the tumor to start bothering them. Rats are such stoic animals, being prey animals, that she will continue to act as normal as possible, for as long as possible, so as not to "reveal any vulnerability to a perceived predatory".
There's no guarantee when you put a rat under for surgery. Rats have a hard time with anesthetic. Ask the vet to use Isoflourene gas. It's safest for rats. You will have chosen the best doctor for the job, you will have read up on surgery done on rats because it's done very differently then it's done on dogs and cats. For example, you *do not* starve a rat before surgery. This would be detrimental to their recovery. They should be awake and bouncing around after surgery. If they aren't, then the anesthetic has been too hard on them. And then there's the post-op care. They can be fussy about taking their antibiotics. Rats have been known to chew on their stitches, pull off bandages, and don't do well with elizabethen collars.
In the end, whatever happens, you will know in your heart that you made the very best choice for the welfare of your pet.
All my best, and I will thinking about you and your ratty.
More on rats and surgery:
http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=rats+and+surgery&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&ico-yahoo-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Frds.yahoo.com%2F_ylt%3DAnYM54NvMNPtXBeKUqFf2zcazKIX%2FSIG%3D111gjvvgj%2F*-http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch&ico-wikipedia-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Frds.yahoo.com%2F_ylt%3DAs6qPmKbEGuHV570VYkOMTkazKIX%2FSIG%3D11ia1qo58%2F**http%253a%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpecial%253aSearch&p=rats+and+surgery
Edit: OMG! We have a celebrity ratty! I probably saw her since I watch AFV whenever I can.
You're like me, I will never give up on a rat until he/she tells me it's time.
spazrats
http://spazrats.tripod.com
Rat Slave at age 38
Specializing in the care of pet rats for the last 10 years.
2007-01-23 09:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by spazrats 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually vets won't do surgery unless there is a fairly good change that the animal will survive. ask yourself this, will the rat have a better life (longer, more enjoyable) with the surgery? if so, you've probably made the right decision.
2007-01-23 04:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by mizzouswm 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's cruel to put a little animal through an invasive surgery like this. Rats get tumors- it is commonly known and if you remove this one, it'll probably get more.
2007-01-23 05:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like she is a very strong little critter. I'm sure she will be just fine. Keep positive....sounds like she is full of life.
2007-01-23 04:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, sorry to hear that. I'm very sorry. I hope everything turns out for the best.
2007-01-23 04:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid the chances are a bit slim, but don't give up hope.
2007-01-23 04:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by The FFX Blitz ™ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hope is what will get you through this tough time. Stay strong and hopefuly! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you :)
2007-01-23 04:16:58 · answer #9 · answered by KarmaBaby 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if she will. I hope so for your sake. You seem to really like her. But eww.. rats. yuck... I am sorry though. Good Luck
2007-01-23 04:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by *Aimzie* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋