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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / May 2007Mycoplasma pulmonis
Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night and Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts with Bayatril. My question is about getting 2 new little buddies for Dipper to hang with. I understand that many pet rats have this disease, but I never had it with my first 4 ratties. I'm thinking that I shouldn't get any new ones until Dipper has passed, so that the new ones don't get it from him. I'm having trouble finding healthy rats in the Seattle/Tacoma area. I've gotten them with lice and mites as well. Thoughts? Thanks, Grandma Jo My understanding is that all pet rats will have that at various levels, some will never show symptoms, others will need treatments. I got 2 babies from a pet shop recently, they looked healthy there but quickly developped the symptoms after a few days, I thought they would die, but I treated them with "Tylan" and it worked GREAT (even though some people here were not convinced about using this stuff). if your rat is 2.5 years old probably you should wait because he will die soon, otherwise, I think you can get new ones and hope for the best. > Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night > and Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Grandma Jo > Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night and > Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts with [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Grandma Jo I would wait, because it has recently been observed in my area (New York City) that Mycoplasma pulmonis positive serological results are being seen less frequently. There were always occasional negatives, meaning that there have always been some rats without Mycoplasma. Other pathogens can cause CRD (chronic respiratory disease), as well as Mycoplasma. If you wait, you do not risk giving the newcomers an illness they might otherwise not get. Raquel >> Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night >> and [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Raquel i agree. wait. i purged it from my rats by letting those that had it die off. that was ages ago and i have not had a problem since. it came into the group from a petshop rat that was without a doubt the worst rat i have ever owned. horrible personality and sick. >>Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night and >>Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts with [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Raquel This is very interesting Raquel. Do you have the information on hand? (paper,journal...) I've spoken to my vet about this and she has read about the serology for testing for myco and it appears that unless the myco is active, it comes back as negative which does not mean the rat doesn't have it. Almost all rats have myco although not active myco. Myco sets off secondary infections and it is those secondary infections that kills. When treating sick rats with URI, you are not treating the myco, you are treating the secondary infections which in most cases is pneumonia.  SignatureJoanne Owned by 22 rats. Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 ------------------------------------------------------- ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* > Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night and > Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts with [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Grandma Jo Although waiting is the "safest" way to go, I don't necessarily agree with it. All rats have myco and any stress can bring on the symptoms. So even if you wait, it doesn't guarantee the new little guys won't have it. Finding healthy rats is becoming impossible. Everybody and their brother seem to be breeding rats, this is a problem because people really aren't working on health but more on the looks of the rat. This is why I only adopt from rescues now. Either way, (breeders/petstores or rescues) I'm going to end up paying vet bills on rats so I might as well rescue them. Good luck! SignatureJoanne Owned by 22 rats. Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 ------------------------------------------------------- ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or the Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. P.S. for Joanne, have a look at my new bunny..:) I got Bob a companion. LOL Regards Kate http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg >> Both my ratties came with mycoplasmosis. Slipper passed away last night >> and Dipper is looking well. I've treated them both through sick bouts [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > going to end up paying vet bills on rats so I might as well rescue them. > Good luck! > I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or the > Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > ------------------------------------------------------- > > ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* Did you have any trouble introducing your rabbits to each other? Dewi Its wasn't too bad. Both Bob and Sarah have the whole house to play in and Bob is pretty much a laid back bunny. I think being neutered might make some difference too..:) Bob does like to chase her but its just a game to him and if she stops he has no idea what to do next..LOL. Bob was lonely so he is enjoying the company. regards Kate >> I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or >> the [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > Dewi >I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or >the Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Regards Kate > http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg Such cuties! I bet Bob is so happy with his new friend! Was it a smooth introduction? Had a wee look at your Morning Walk shots, that place is so beautiful! Is it near to where you live? New Zealand looks such a stunning country I'd love to visit one day. My step-mum has just come back from there and she said it's one of the loveliest places she's ever been too, and she's been all over the world! Tracey Hi Tracey, That walk starts at the bottom of our driveway..:) I turn left and just keep walking, eventually I will end up at the bottom of our driveway again. Its a full circut. We tend to take it all for granted, but I know I live in a beautiful place..:) Regards Kate >>I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or >>the Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Tracey > Hi Tracey, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > place..:) > Regards Kate Omg how lucky you are! <slopes off green with envy> Tracey > I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or the > Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. > > P.S. for Joanne, have a look at my new bunny..:) I got Bob a companion. LOL > Regards Kate > http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg Just Joanne? ;) http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2827915580046519668EvdVRK reminds me of Peter Rabbit :) Ah, found her... http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2939439090046519668YYljbp How are they getting on? SignatureMichael m r o z a t u k g a t e w a y d o t n e t It has only been a week but its gone pretty good. It is going to take a while but they don't fight and seem to be respectful of each others space. Sarah has always been a bun who was in an outside run on her own so it has been a big upheaval for her. She probably thinks the land of "lounge suite" is a great place to live..LOL She has no fear of people or cats too which is amazing. Regards Kate >> I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or >> the Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > How are they getting on? > I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or the > Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. > > P.S. for Joanne, have a look at my new bunny..:) I got Bob a companion. LOL > Regards Kate > http://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg Oh wow!! She's gorgeous!! How sweet are those two together? Just gorgeous, with time, they will form such a strong bond. I must say though... that pic of Bob looking out the window... is priceless. Thanks so much for sharing those pics Kate!! SignatureJoanne Owned by 21 rats. Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 ------------------------------------------------------- ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* I agree, when I saw Bob doing that I burst out laughing he looked so comical with his big floppy ears hanging down his back...LOL. Such a laid back bundle of cuteness..:)) Regards Kate and the Furry family >> I am with Joanne on this one too. My guys come either from pet shops or >> the Vet rings me asking for me to rehome them from the SPCA.. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > pic of Bob looking out the window... is priceless. > Thanks so much for sharing those pics Kate!! I agree with Joanne on this too as all rats have myco. Considering this, there is no point waiting, IMO. Most of my rats have had respiratory problems due to myco but I have always been able to manage it with antibiotics and reducing environmental factors that can aggravate this condition. You mainly need to give the correct antibiotics as soon as symptoms start and give the antibiotics for a sufficient length of time. For example, my rat Chutney has been on antibiotics for myco for about 6 weeks now and has another 2 weeks to go. I think if you have rats & you want to care for them well, you have to be prepared for a lot of vet bills. Dewi :) |
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