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My rat hit her head and has trouble moving her front arms. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Female | unspayed

I have a pet rat and she jumped and hit her head she seems to be having trouble moving her front arms a little bit. I don’t know what to do exactly

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Rosy. She should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as something like a concussion will respond better if addressed earlier. See your veterinarian now. Good luck.

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