Back in 2002 I started using echinacea on my little guys. They were not in the best of health and I was hoping this immune booster would work it’s magic. I used it for a few months and then gave up. I didn’t find it to do any difference whatsoever. But recently, I’ve bought a more organic echinacea for me since I haven’t been feeling the greatest ever since my bout with H1N1. Wouldn’t you know it, I feel better with the echinacea so I’ve decided to give it another go for the rats.
RMCA has a good article on it. www.rmca.org/Articles/herbal.htm
it’s best to read up on anything before you give it to your rats. Research is key to greater knowledge. Also the Rat Guide recommends not using it on rats taking prednisone or dexamethasone. Also not recommended for pregnant or lactating rats. www.ratguide.com/meds/herbals_health_supplements/echinacea.php
Do keep in mind that echinacea is an herbal supplement and should never take the place of an antibiotics. If your rats are sick they must see a good exotic veterinarian.
Apr 06