05/04/2024
Our Ren Goku appeared to have suffered a stroke on April 29th. My hope was cynical after having lost two rats in a months span around the same age. However he has improved significantly! On April 29th I noted signifanct leaning on right side, when set down almost falls to the right. Not walking straight line. Excessive porphyrin. Weight 491 grams down from 656 grams a month earlier. Then on the first he was still eating and drinking, always cuddled with his BFF Ollie at a whopping 574 grams! Today he’s back up to 579 grams eating and drinking well, still snuggled with Ollie on the regular and unable to climb the cage (tho he doesn’t try and stays on the bottom level). But his leaning is getting better and he’s not falling over anymore. I am still monitoring closely but faithful that he may recover from this stroke after-all! A little love and care goes a long way (and a companion to help him not feel alone of course).
