My old rat is having seizures, weak legs, and foaming. What's wrong?

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HI my rat is old, over 2 years. My first rat had this happen and passed away, and now the same thing is happening to my other one. There is porphyria around his nose, has lost the use of his back legs over the past moth, and just last night had violent seizures, and was foaming at the mouth. I don't know what his could be and can't find the answer online. What is happening? Is this due to age or is there something I can do to heal him? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Rats, particularly as they grow older, are prone to getting tumors in their brain. In an older rat, this would definitely be my top differential. Other causes include an infectious disease or lack of sugar. In order diagnose a brain tumor, diagnostic imaging would be required. Hope this helps. He should be seen by a vet right away if the seizure activity is continuing and is violent in nature.

My old rat is having seizures, weak legs, and foaming. What's wrong?

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