Furs who have rats or have had them, please help
11 years ago
My ratty's toe is bleeding alot and I don't know what to do since his foot is so small. Should I clean it and put a bandage? It stops bleeding when he sits still but once he starts moving again, alot of blood comes out. I tried putting flour on it to help it clot but the blood soaks through :'(
Your little friend should be just fine if you keep it clean. Don't use flour as it could cause an infection. Give him a short warm bath to help clean off the paw, and let him cuddle in a warm towel for a while afterwards. The bleeding should clot on it's own eventually. Keep an eye on his cut, if it bruises or starts producing pus, bring him to the vet for antibiotics.
I ended up washing him (much to his dismay) and wrapping him in a comfy blanket for a few hours. He was falling asleep on my chest so it stopped bleeding while he was still :3
He's running around like usual now ^u^