Manuka Honey

[ratswentberserk]

Did anybody ever used it for ratties with problems with the skin?

Apparently it is very good, but I would like to know if anybody has any experience with it?

Thank you

 

[jorats]

I did a quick search and it says that it isn't toxic at all but they do write that more studies are needed.
I would recommend ring up your vet and ask them what they think?

 

[ratswentberserk]

It's one of the things that my vet recommended for Gretchen who is having a bad time with her skin.
Somebody at work recommended that too, but I don't know anybody who has actually tried it on a rat....
Today I bought it from the health food shop and I put it on Gretchen. Finger cross it will help...

 

[jorats]

Oh good, your vet recommended it. Keep us posted!!!

 

[ratswentberserk]

Sure, I will

 

[Moon]

I use a beeswax handcream. Not the same thing... but for the record I love the stuff.

 

[Ratgirl@RatRitz]

Quite a few people in the UK use Manuka Honey on their rats, reports have been good and it seems to work well at clearing up wounds when used topically ... I haven't used it that way myself, but I do add it to porridge occasionally for my gang as an immune system booster ... it goes down well :lol:

 

[Vanessa]

Bee propolis is an excellent antiseptic, it is what makes bee hives the most sterile environment on the planet. It treats infections, kills viruses and bacteria - the works.
Even if humans have wounds, you can put any type of honey on it to sterilize it in a pinch if you have nothing else, although unpasterized will probably be your best bet.
What a great excuse for a peanut butter and honey sandwich!

 

[ratswentberserk]

Quite a few people in the UK use Manuka Honey on their rats,

I only found out about it few days ago

Even if humans have wounds, you can put any type of honey on it to sterilize it

I didn't know about this either

So far I didn't see any improvement with Gretchen's skin but hopefully with a bit more time it will work....

thank you