hirmit my hairless rat has red gonk around his eyes and
he was nseezing a bit.
what should i do?
is there something i can by to treat it at petco?
2007-09-30 09:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
he is in carefresh bedding
and i seperated him from the other rats
2007-09-30 09:48:48 · update #1
It might be stress, or it could be mycoplasma:
http://ratguide.com/health/bacteria/mycoplasma_mycoplasmosis.php
No, if he has myco, it can't be treated with home remedies. I'd suggest finding an exotics specialist (or, in a pinch, a sensible "cat-and-dog" vet). Preferably an exotics vet. Myco needs antibiotics.
If it's just stress, it'll get better once he's had time to get used to his new surroundings (I'm assuming you got him fairly recently).
Has he got a same-sex friend? Rats need other rats to be happy.
Do a search on the following site for info on rats in general, quarantine of new rats, and intros. http://www.goosemoose.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,118/forum,rat
Edit: NO citrus fruit for male rats! Citrus fruit causes cancer in male rats. Rats get enough cancer as is! http://www.rmca.org/Articles/oj.htm - the article only mentions orange juice, but it applies to all citrus.
2007-10-01 03:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you call petco and see if anyone there knows about rats. Unfortunately, I don't know anything--I would guess allergies.
TX Mom
2007-09-30 18:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his environment has changed recently that may have something to do with it. To be safe you should take him to a vet before it develops further. It should be treatable with gentle antibiotics but it could progress and kill him if untreated!
2007-09-30 16:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Atilla the Han 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be fall allergies; animals get them, too. Ask your vet if pet should be on medication.
2007-09-30 16:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by red 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
animals can catch colds too.
You can offer him some orange slices and fresh vegetables too.
2007-09-30 17:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by wawawebis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what kind of bedding do you have him in"?
2007-09-30 16:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ajaxnl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋