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Rachael
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It might be that he has mites and has been scratching a lot. My vet treats with Invermectin (well I do that at home, but buy it from the vet
). One drop to the back of the neck once a week for 3-4 weeks. I know a lot of vets over there use Revo... I can't remember the full name and know nothing about it.
Have a look through his fur and see if you can see any tiny moving dots.
It might be that he has mites and has been scratching a lot. My vet treats with Invermectin (well I do that at home, but buy it from the vet
). One drop to the back of the neck once a week for 3-4 weeks. I know a lot of vets over there use Revo... I can't remember the full name and know nothing about it.Have a look through his fur and see if you can see any tiny moving dots.
jorats
Loving rats since 2002.
When you aren't used to some of the horrible conditions that some people keep their rats in, it's pretty scary.
But your guy will be fine with his gashes or cuts, they heal so fast. But I do recommend that you quarantine him away from your current rats just in case he has anything else going on, you don't want him to infect your rats. I would also get him treated for mites, that's always a good rule of thumb with any rat coming off of an ad.
And... CongRATS!!! on your new little buddy.
But your guy will be fine with his gashes or cuts, they heal so fast. But I do recommend that you quarantine him away from your current rats just in case he has anything else going on, you don't want him to infect your rats. I would also get him treated for mites, that's always a good rule of thumb with any rat coming off of an ad.
And... CongRATS!!! on your new little buddy.
lilspaz68
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Does he have scabs on the back of his neck, shoulders, possible face and chin?
lilspaz68
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definitely mites. Can you get a hold of revolution?
lilspaz68
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kitten/puppy, cat or dog all work There is no rat one as such.
No your dog is quite safe, since rats have their own type of mites, etc
There is no rat one as such. No your dog is quite safe, since rats have their own type of mites, etc
Rachael
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lilspaz68 said:kitten/puppy, cat or dog all work
No your dog is quite safe, since rats have their own type of mites, etc
One member had mites I believe that did pass between the rats and dogs. Not common but obviously can happen.
jorats
Loving rats since 2002.
Oh that's right. There is one type of mites that can jump to other species. But it's not the typical mite that rats usually get.
Rachael
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No it's not... just thought I'd mention it
