Not Just a Rat.

[yellowhorde]

I think our last remaining rat, Silky, is developing cataracts. I don't know if it's a medical condition or not, but she is two years old, which is kind of old for a rat.

Heidi freaked out when she noticed this morning and she and Cliff plan on taking her to see the rat-friendly vet that helped with Bota back in November 2006. It's so hard to find vets that will treat rats. *sigh*

Silky wasn't sick like Fidget was so I'm thinking the cataracts are forming because she's getting old. But if there's anything that can be done for her, Heidi will make sure it's done. She spent a lot of money on Bota, though some less sensitive people said she shouldn't have bothered because it was just a rat.

Just a rat?!

Whatever!

Our rats are just as much loved members of this family as any cat or dog. If they are suffering and there's something that we can do to help, then they are god-damned well going to get it. Heidi gave Fidget antibiotics for her illness, but they just helped ease her symptoms and were not a cure because there was nothing that anyone could do.

If there's anything that can be done for Silky, it WILL be done. Because she is NOT just a rat. She is FAMILY.

Comments

[umilingual.livejournal.com]

Very hearty agreement from me. *huggles for you and Silky and family*

[m-barnette.livejournal.com]

I used to keep rats as pets when I was a kid. They were a lot of fun and very intelligent. I've always liked rats.

[anodracs.livejournal.com]

Aww, poor l'il girl! What color/variety is she? The pet rat type forums were some of the first communities I watched when I joined LJ, and believe me, I have seen a lot of posts from owners who are amazed by how callous others can be when it comes to a creature who is "just a rat", and I find it astounding how some vets outright refuse to treat rats. Give Silky some extra TLC for me!
P.S., Just because I'm curious, what's her favorite treat?