Rat emergency / urgent signs — behaviour changes, chromodacryorrhoea, no vomiting
Source: RSPCA pet care advice (rspca.org.uk), a copyrighted animal-welfare organisation. Per COPYRIGHT_POLICY §3, the points below are paraphrased derived fact summaries: numerical values and proper nouns are preserved from the source, but sentences are rewritten and not quoted verbatim.
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Watch for changes in feeding, drinking, social behaviour or activity as an early sign of a problem.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Red staining around the eyes and nostrils (chromodacryorrhoea) can signal stress or health problems; consult a vet if concerned.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Rats cannot vomit, so even a small amount of a harmful substance can be fatal; contact a vet immediately if you think a rat has eaten something poisonous.