http://ratguide.com/health/ A Layman's Guide to the Health and Nursing Care of Rats en Copyright 2008 Karen Grant RN,C. Bella Hodges, Kristin J. Johnson, and many others Wed, 28 May 2008 20:20:00 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/lymphoma_figure_2.php Figure 2: Systemic lymphoma Case history and photos HistoryMarceau, a 12 month old hairless male rat weighing 16 ounces. Clinical SignsThe owner noticed that the rat had a prominent swollen area on its neck. Later that day the owner noted that his testicles had become cyanotic and cool. Initial DiagnosisPossible... (145 words, 3 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/lymphoma_figure_2.php Figures Wed, 28 May 2008 20:20:00 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/surgery/mammary_tumor_removal_au.php (0 words) http://ratguide.com/health/surgery/mammary_tumor_removal_au.php Surgery Tue, 27 May 2008 16:47:49 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/burn_figure_1.php Figure 1: Electrical burn of the mouth in a 10.5 month old female rat. Case history and photos History Scampers is a healthy 10.5 month old intact female rat that is provided supervised free-range time. At some point during free-range play she was observed sprawled flat with legs out behind... (1071 words, 3 links, 6 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/burn_figure_1.php Figures Fri, 16 May 2008 11:36:55 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/trauma/burns.php Definition Burns are injuries to tissues as a result of contact with heat, electricity, chemicals, friction or abrasion; or more specifically: Thermal burns are caused by exposure to heat / flames, scalding liquids, and steam. Electrical burns result when electrical current passes through the body to ground as in... (1978 words, 3 links) http://ratguide.com/health/trauma/burns.php Trauma Thu, 15 May 2008 15:18:39 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/ringtail_figure_3.php Figure 3: Partial tail loss due to ringtail in two 10 week old female rats. Case history and photos History Story (black self) and Nubs came from a small in-home rescue at the age of approximately 7 weeks old where they had been kept in a wire cage, in an... (331 words, 12 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/ringtail_figure_3.php Figures Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:16:37 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/neoplasia/zymbals_gland_tumor.php Definition Tumor originating from or arising from an auditory sebaceous (fatty) gland that opens into each external ear canal known as Zymbal's gland. Clinical Signs The following clinical signs may be observed: Abscess at or near mass A unilateral firm mass seen or felt ventral to the ear (side of... (1285 words, 4 links) http://ratguide.com/health/neoplasia/zymbals_gland_tumor.php Neoplasia Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:08:33 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/necropsy_cases_figure_1.php Lipoma, cystic thoracic lymph node, and nephropathy in an aging male. Case History A 28 month old male fawn dumbo rex rat. Clinical signs of illness at time of euthanasia: severe hind end paresis, mild breathing difficulties. Weight: 532 grams (1 lb. 2.8 oz.) Necropsy Pictorial From left to right,... (310 words, 4 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/necropsy_cases_figure_1.php Figures Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:02:08 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/necropsy/necropsy_cases.php Warning: Graphic Necropsy Photos Necropsy Case List Fig.1 Lipoma, cystic thoracic lymph node, and nephropathy in an aging male.... (20 words, 1 link) http://ratguide.com/health/necropsy/necropsy_cases.php Necropsy Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:41:04 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/squamous_cell_carcinoma_figure_5.php Figure 5: Squamous cell carcinoma of Zymbal's Gland Case history and photos History Lauren, a 20 month old female rat with no history of illness. Clinical Signs Swelling was noted on the left side of the rat's face, between and below her ear and eye. Diagnosis A fine needle aspiration... (401 words, 4 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/squamous_cell_carcinoma_figure_5.php Figures Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:47:37 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/corneal_abrasion_figure_1.php Figure 1: Corneal abrasion / perforation Case history and photos History Zero is a 26 month old high white male housed with one cagemate. Clinical signs The following were observed: porphyrin staining around right eye dryness of surface of the eye, like eye had not been closed good tiny lump... (202 words, 2 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/corneal_abrasion_figure_1.php Figures Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:42:22 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/eyes/corneal_abrasion.php Definition The scraping away or denuding of the corneal surface epithelium (clear outer layer) of the eye. Clinical signs Eye pain (noticed as squinting) Excessive porphyrin (rust colored) tearing involving one eye Bleopharospasm (excessive blinking of one eye) if the abrasion is large or presenting signs are delayed. Etiology Like... (509 words, 2 links) http://ratguide.com/health/eyes/corneal_abrasion.php Eyes Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:35:39 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pituitary_tumor_figure_2.php Video's Day of vet visit Confusion and weakness, difficulty figuring out where baby cereal is http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/rattiluv/Portia%20and%20Ariel/?action=view&current=DSCF6528.flv After initial dexamethasone injection, alert, active, much more coordinated and able to use paws (day 3 after vet visit) http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/rattiluv/Portia%20and%20Ariel/?action=view&current=DSCF6734.flv After the dexamethasone injections were stopped, real regression http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/rattiluv/Portia%20and%20Ariel/?action=view&current=DSCF7029.flv (611 words, 3 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pituitary_tumor_figure_2.php Figures Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:03:01 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pituitary_tumor_figure_1.php Figure 1: Pituitary tumor in sixteen-month-old female rat Case history, photos, and video History The following is of a sixteen-month-old female rescue rat. Clinical signs Initially rat is seen in her hammock, with her forelegs braced and awkward looking. When she was removed from the cage and put on the... (694 words, 4 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pituitary_tumor_figure_1.php Figures Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:29:35 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/abscess_figure_12.php Figure 12: Multifocal abscesses in young rat Case history and photos History Benny Simpson, a rat estimated at 8 months of age, was adopted from the humane society with 3 of his brothers. He had been at his new home for 3 weeks before presentation. His owner has vast experience... (820 words, 1 link, 3 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/abscess_figure_12.php Figures Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:01:04 -0800 http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pyoderma_figure_4.php Figure 4: Stress related pyoderma in 15 month old rat Case history and photos History The following is of fifteen-month-old female rat, Selene, a few days after surgery for removal of an inguinal tumor. Clinical signs This rat initially presented with a dark scab (eschar) on left flank, along... (542 words, 4 images) http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pyoderma_figure_4.php Figures Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:18:33 -0800