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UPDATE: 03/03/05 He has developed some breathing problems that antibiotics have not been able to eliminate. He is losing weight, yet seems to be alert and have a good appetite. He may have the beginning stages of heart disease. He will be two years old soon. I notice his breathing problems more when he is sleeping or if he tries to exert himself.
UPDATE: 03/08/05 Tritoch is going downhill fast. I thought I was going to lose him last night, he was struggling to breath and frozen in a hunched position in the bottom of the cage.
I've removed him into a healing unit, where there is soft bedding and the food and water is easier to reach. He seemed better this morning. But old age is finally getting the best of this pretty rattie, and aside from finding the fountain of youth for both of us, I've said my goodbyes and know he will be leaving me for the Rainbow Bridge.
I hope he makes it to his second birthday. He comes from a great SFR line and is survived by his daughter SFR Nimbus Cloud and RDPY Munchkinn, also a son, RDPY Bloobeary.
UPDATE: 03/31/05 Tritoch died today, just one day shy of his second birthday. It was so sad. I found him slouched in his food dish, a favorite place he liked to sit. His cagemate Elliot was very distraught and didn't understand why his friend was not moving anymore. Well, Tritoch, you fathered many beautiful offspring and now you've left us for the Rainbow Bridge. Have fun up there and say, "Hi" to all my rat children already there. Tell them all I love them and miss them.