HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! My pet rat!?

Question

My pet rat is acting fine but when she walks her head is tilted on one side. Sometimes she seems a little unbalanced. What is going on? I need proffesional help please!

Answer 1

Here is a website with possible reasons.  Up at the top click "Head tilt problems" or press CRTL + F and type "tilt" and you should be able to click on a link that'll take you down the page some to explain three causes.

http://www.ratz.co.uk/ailments.html

Answer 2

My rat has has had that problem for about a year now and it doesn't seem to affect her. So don't worry she'll be fine.

The reason behind is it most likely related to the brain. If your rat has gotten into a fight that would explain it.

Answer 3

You're right about needing professional help, and the only kind of person who could provide that would be a vet who treats rodents, and they will tell you to bring her in because guessing the problem and treatment over the internet is extremely irresponsible.

Answer 4

there are 3 main causes: pituitary tumour, ear infection, or a stroke.

Answer 5

This could be neurological (stroke) or, more likely, an ear infection. She needs antibiotics and steroids from the vet to clear it up if it's in infection.