You can try running a hot shower in the bathroom so that steam will
build up in there, and then let her sit in it until the steam
subsides. You can also try giving her a small piece of dark chocolate
to help open the bronchioles of her lungs a little bit. That may help
ease the breathing somewhat. You just need to find a vet *ASAP* and
get her there so she can get started on antibiotics. Good luck!

Deb


On Jul 10, 2009, at 3:28 PM, lkhorseplay1 wrote:

> As you know I've had my girl Izzy for about 12 days now. She has
> been bright-eyed and happy. After I started reading about the Myco,
> of course I heard an "occasional" sneeze a few days ago I noticed
> some raspy breathing that seemed to subside completely shortly after
> I noticed it. Today she has raspy breathing, and is breathing
> rather rapidly. I'm very worried. I should have taken the advice
> and been searching for a rat-vet, but I've not found one yet. Is
> there anything I can do NOW while I hunt for a vet? Any
> suggestions, please, I feel terrible!