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Question
Hi. i have a hairless rat who is almost 4 years old! i also have another one who i think has bumblefoot, he is slightly younger by a couple months. the on that is 4 is not gaining any weight and his skin is looking thinner. hes looks old , but another site said that if hes acting himself there is nothing to worry about. i am still kinda scared. both rats also have an eye infection. their bedding gets bunched up and in little pieces and goes in the lower eyelid. we have taken them to a vet and he took the bedding out but it  keeps on coming back. we try to take it out..., well we do take it out but it usually comes back. we took out all the bedding and replaced with towels. they seem to look a little better, but not the four year old. i am really worried. is he about to die of old age?

Answer
Hey Chloe,
I remember when my first rats died I was so sad we didn't have enough money to get the tumor out :( Just remember they do have to die some time. Don't be worried, they will be in a better place when they die. If he IS acting him self there isn't MUCH to worry about but at this age keep an eye out! The towels should stay either wash them or change them every once in a while. It's ok to be worried but since he is pretty old prepare your self. I don't want to answer your last question because I don't want to give you to much hope but I don't want you to get too worried!
Good luck!
Keep positive
Emma
If you have any more questions DON'T hesitate to ask!!