Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Male | 1 year and 2 months old
One of my male rats are dragging his back foot. I'm really upset about it and I don't know what to do. If I touch it he squeals. I have him separated from the others. They were fighting last night. All 3 r brothers.
1 Answer
Published on February 11th, 2019
It sounds like the rathas suffered some sort of traumatic damage to the foot. It could just be a sprain, but likewise could be a fracture etc. If the rat is in pain it warrants veterinary attention. I would attend a local clinic where they can ascertain the extent of the damage and provide appropriate treatment.
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