About Jess Expertise 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.
Experience I have experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters and chincillas.
Education/Credentials I am qualified in animal management, I work as a veterinary nurse.
Question my pet rat bailey has started to hold his head to one side,he shares his cage with our other rat sqeak could this be an ear infection or maybe an injury when they have been playing.
Answer Hi there,
It could well be an ear infection or ear mites that are driving him mad with itch. Ear infections can be very serious and can lead to them becoming deaf and they may end up with a permanent head tilt which isn't good as it affects their quality of life. I would suggest to get bailey to the vets asap so that he can be diagnosed and treated. I don't think its likely to have been an injury as it seems that his balance is affected. Worst case scenario could be a tumour but its probably not that and its best to treat for the other things first and hopefully bailey will make a full recovery. Good luck and let me know what happens.
