Signs of Illness compiled by Robyn Arthur, The Dapper Rat Non-specific signs of illness: • lethargy • loss of appetite • not grooming, playing, active as usual • roughened (puffy) coat • hunched posture • porphyrin staining around the eyes • weight loss Myco-specific: • excessive sneezing • porphyrin about eyes and/or nose • wheezing • laboured breathing • coughing Neurological: • seizures • balance problems • paralysis • inability to grip Accident/Injury: • blood loss • open wounds • squeaking when touched • limping GI system: • not eliminating normally (feces and urine) • blood in urine • blood in feces • straining to pass feces or urinate • diarrhea, constipation • bloating Skin: • excessive itching • scabs, lesions • lumps • hair loss Specific: • tumours • head tilt, walking in circles • sunken, clouded or bulging eye • blisters on feet • overgrown or misaligned teeth • hind leg paralysis   To link to this page: http://www.raisinrats.com/medical/signs.html [back to top]