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URGENT: Tip of my boys tail got ripped off. I need help

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Hi, this is very urgent. It’s 1am and my rat Kurt got his tail stuck on a part of a basket in his cage and it ripped off and he’s in a lot of pain. every time he touches it on something he squeals. Please help me. Tomorrow is sunday and my vet isn’t open. I’ve put him in a separate cage from his cage mate and cleaned it and gave him everything he needs but he’s hurting really bad. advise or suggestions??? he’s on baytril right now for his respiratory issues.
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#2 ·
That does look nasty,poor boy.It looks like a degloving injury,when the skin is ripped of down to tendon and bone.If you dont have any suitable pain relief he will just rest quietly,that will come naturally to him.Rats heal very fast so by the time you get him to a vet he will be feeling much better.If the circulation has been damaged the vet may need to amputate the tip.It is a horrible shock for you both but you will get through it and he will be ok.Healing vibes to you both💕🐁🌟
 
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thank you for the optimism, i’m really really really panicking right now and i’m just really worried about him. people keep saying to go to an emergency vet asap but they’re not understanding no vets are open tomorrow in my town, and i live in a small town so only one or two deal with rats. but i’ve gotten tips that i’ll do tomorrow that will hopefully help but i’m so worried about my boy. he’s the best rat ever
 
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I understand how you feel.I broke the tip of my favourite rats tail once by accidentally putting the leg of a stool down on it.I felt bad for weeks and was very upset for the first couple of days when she was in pain.No matter how much we love and take care of them now and then ,accidents do happen.
Its ok for you to feel panicky now as its all fresh,but he will be ok until you can get him to a vet and he is already on antibiotics to prevent any infection x
 
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Hi, this is very urgent. It’s 1am and my rat Kurt got his tail stuck on a part of a basket in his cage and it ripped off and he’s in a lot of pain. every time he touches it on something he squeals. Please help me. Tomorrow is sunday and my vet isn’t open. I’ve put him in a separate cage from his cage mate and cleaned it and gave him everything he needs but he’s hurting really bad. advise or suggestions??? he’s on baytril right now for his respiratory issues. View attachment 307085
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thanks so much everyone for your help. we got to the vet early this morning and everything’s all good! i got some ointment and the vet checked everything out.:)