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Pet rat not moving, eating, drinking, breathing fast. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1lb

my pet rat is about 1year old. he isn't moving, isn't eating nor drinking. But he is breathing fast and his heart is moving fast.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 11th, 2017

He might be suffering from a severe respiratory infection, which is the most common medical condition in rats. you need to take him to the vet urgently in order to get treated, he will need antibiotics and medications to help him breath.

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