You can tell, sometimes rats get sores or their breathing is different and more raspy almost. There's tons of signs rat-lovers can pick up on for many different things. My best best best friend had three rats, two of them died. The first one to pass was the most loveable little mush of a thing, he was chubby and cuddley and just great, then a hairless girl who had a tumor who was also a sweety as well as a bitch. I know how you feel babe, when those two died I felt like they were my neice and nephew for a lil bit. It'll be okay, and maybe you can make room to save another rat (pet stores like pets'r'us treat rats like SHIT, give one a home)
BabyFacedAbortion Reviewed by BabyFacedAbortion on . dying rat. please read One of my rats is dying, my favorite one, its put me into tears. I don't know whats wrong with him, but he has the tale-tale signs of death breathing over him. i've already smoked him up, gave him some lemon water (his fave), and gave him a little chocolate to snack on. Can you guys think of anything else that would make him comfortable before he passes? I know it sounds silly, but i really would like some help.:( Rating: 5