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mcnewsxp - 25 Jan 2004 22:55 GMT
one of our rats is not eating today.
she has a bit of a running nose and one eye seems a little watery.
also wiped flecks of blood from nose.
any ideas what it is and what to do?
thanks,
mcbews
J&S Bouchard - 26 Jan 2004 01:17 GMT
> one of our rats is not eating today.
> she has a bit of a running nose and one eye seems a little watery.
> also wiped flecks of blood from nose.
> any ideas what it is and what to do?
> thanks,
> mcbews

It's most likely a respiratory infection: a myco flare up. Best to bring her
to the vets and get her on meds as soon as possible.
Good luck.
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Kate - 26 Jan 2004 02:02 GMT
I would suggest a visit to the vets... the Red Stuff is probably porphyrin
(sp) which is a discharge.  Best of luck

Regards Kate
> one of our rats is not eating today.
> she has a bit of a running nose and one eye seems a little watery.
> also wiped flecks of blood from nose.
> any ideas what it is and what to do?
> thanks,
> mcbews
 
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