pregnant rat problems

Question
QUESTION: my rat began pushing last night getting ready to have her babies but when i woke up this morning nothing had come. she is breathing very heavy, and she has blood that come from her anus. i am concerned and cant take her to the vet cause the vet place here doesnt take  rats

ANSWER: You need to let me know your location and I will find a vet to see your rat.  She may need an emergency cesarean and without it she may die.  Please get back to me right away.

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QUESTION: yes i live in seaside oregon 97138

ANSWER: North Portland Veterinary Hospital
3000 N. Lombard
Portland OR 97217
Phone:  503-285-0462         
Website: www.northportlandvet.com


Dr. Katrina Ramsell
Northwest Exotic Pet Vet LLC
11876 SW Beaverton hillsdale Hwy.
Beaverton OR 97005
Phone- 503-646-6101        


these two places may be an hour or a bit more but its worth it to have this taken care of properly. I would try Northwest Exotic pet Vet first......


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QUESTION: me and my mom were heading there and about 20 min into the drive my rat began spazing out and was shaking and then the next thing i noticed was she was twitching all over and then her bowls let loose and she wasnt breathing anymore. But what was real weird was once she was gone there was this premature baby rattie coming out. so premature that only the head and front legs were only developed. its bazaar. do you think she died of premature birthing?

Answer
No, I doubt it.  She died because those pups were lodged in her and she was in labor way to long. She should have had a cesarean alot sooner. Its a shame you couldn't find a vet for her sooner. I am sorry you lost her and her babies.  I knew this would happen if she didn't get help soon.  Do you have more rats? If so, at least now you know where you can go for a vet, even though its kind of far.  I can try tomorrow to find someone closer!