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About Jess
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I can answer questions about most species of rodents. I will answer any questions about health, husbandry and welfare. I can also give advise about behaviour problems, how to overcome these and ways of enriching the life of your pet. I can help with those wanting advice about house rabbits.

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I have experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chincillas.

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I am qualified in animal management, I work as a veterinary nurse.

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Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Jess

michelle writes on 2006-12-04 00:08:10
This could be a metabolic problem such as diabetes or kidney disease. A blood test would be helpful in diagnosing these but getting blood from a rat can be quite stressful. I would start by collecting a urine sample to at least check for increased glucose(diabetes) or increased protein (which can indicate kidney disease)

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