Why is my rat weak, hiding, and has reddish vaginal discharge?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 1lb
My rat was perfectly fine the night before but this morning I found her hiding in a pile of blankets in her cage and she seemed to be weakened, I flipped her over and noticed a tiny bit of reddish discharge from her vagina. I gave her some broccoli which she ate but I'm so worried about her, this happened overnight.
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Published on May 19th, 2017
Hello. So sorry to hear the Nemesis is having this issue. Likely she has a uterine infection which can be quite serious. My recommendation is to have her examined by a vet that is used to treating exotic animals/pocket pets. The other option is a bladder infection. Either way she needs to see a vet. It is not something you can treat at home. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and Nemesis. Dr. Amber
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Published on January 15th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Cupid and including photos. Vaginal bleeding could be a urinary tract infection or due to a bladder stone. Another possibility is uterine disease, either cancer or endometriosis. Antibiotics will only possibly help with a urinary tract infection. If the bleeding continues, an abdominal ultrasound would probably give you the best answer, but suspect she needs to be spayed. Good luck.
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