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impacted pet rat

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Question
I have a six month old rat who appears to be impacted.  There is a bulge right by her anus and I can see the stool.  It looks too large to come out when I try to help her get it out.  I am not sure if I should press around her anus to help her expell it.  It does not look like her stomach is distended and I am certain she has had a bowel movement at least yesterday.  Please advise if there is a supplement to give her maybe which would soften the stool.  Thanks

Answer
If she hasnt gone yet, I would suggest a vet, but if she has gone but is still having hard stools, please let me know what her daily diet is.

Also you can give her something to help her go. Check out the link below:

http://ratguide.com/meds/miscellaneous/senna.php