rat struggling to walk

Question
hi, my pet rat henry who is 2 1/2 years old is struggling to walk. he is eating and is happy and coming for cuddles and does not appear to be in any pain at all.he cant get up and down his run ladder or run and his legs look as if they cant carry his weight.I have checked his legs and they arent broken or sore. please cud you help as in worried sick about the little man.

Answer
The average lifespan of a rat is 2-3 years, so this may be a sign that he is ready to pass over. Since he is not in pain, be sure to give him lots of cuddling and attention. If you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER) you could help by using Reiki, T-Touch, HTA, flower essences, supplements, homeopathy and more.

since he is still eating, you could try him on Mitomax, a probioic that stimulates the immune system (order at www.ChristinaChambreau.com/products.php - Pets Max City) and let me know at HealThyAnimals@aol.com what works for your rat.

The VERY BEST thing you could do for your rat is to have a phone appointment with Dr. Yearout in WA - 425-334-8171 as he is a holistic veterinarian who specializes in the little guys.

REIKI:
From the book, Healthy Animal's Journal - "Reiki: Personally, I think every person who lives with or works with animals must know at least Level I Reiki. The practitioner places her hands upon the animal (or it can be done from a distance as some animals are too sensitive for direct touch) with the intent for healing to occur. The energy flows through the healer into the animal. This is based on directly applying Chi (energy) to rebalance the energy field so it no longer needs to produce the physical symptoms. It is a very good adjunct to any healing modality, especially to relieve pain and inflammation. It also "takes the bad out of" things. By doing Reiki on smelly water in restaurants I have been able to drink sweet tasting and smelling water. Use Reiki anytime that you must give injections, vaccines, drugs, flea or heartworm drugs, or other substances with potential toxicity. Do you work in a grooming salon, or kennel, or veterinary clinic, or barn or anywhere animals are being seen? Use your Reiki on any treatments to be given and to calm the animals. People have reported getting animals to eat by doing Reiki on their food.  http://www.reiki.org  . Get a free treatment at www.interdimensionalhealing.com. Great information on Reiki - http://www.reikicourse.orgKathleen Prasad is a wonderful teacher and works with my favorite sanctuary and holistic education center, BrightHaven www.brighthaven.org . Kathleen leads a free monthly telechat for anyone trained in Reiki and using it with animals. http://www.animalreikisource.com/ If you cannot find a Reiki Class near you (same class for people and animals as it connects you through an "attunement" to the healing energy of the universe, making you a channel of healing), three groups offer long distance, free, attunements. http://theholisticcare.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13" http://theholisticcare.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13, http://www.freereikiattunement.com   Another group that offers Reiki attunements, classes and training on-line www.ReikiBlessings.com and animal classes, too www.animalhealers.homestead.com/  

Good healing, Dr. chambreau
www.ChristinaChambreau.com