what are some causes for rat skin itchieness
Symptoms:
Itching & Scratching
One Response to “rat skin problems”:
-
Beata Jarosz says:
January 07th, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Hi,
It is lots of things which can cause itchy rat.
Parasites- mites, fleas
Contact allergy – for bedding, disinfectants
Dry skin and dandruff
Diet – food allergies, excess protein, lack of essential fatty acid
Injuries – from long claw, fighting
Bacterial or fungal infection
Clip your rat’s claw, treat for external parasites, consider your rat diet, change bedding for hypo-allergic (e.g Supreme Carefresh Pet Bedding).
If your pet has a wound, clean them with gentle antiseptic.
If he will still itchy contact your vet for examination.
Don’t wait with the visit also if you rat have lots of wounds or if they look bad, because he will need antibiotic. .
Current Rating:
Mobile Veterinary Service (Home Visits)
Do you know the answer this question? Are you a pet professional? Become an advisor today!
Not a pet professional? Register here to comment on this question and help fellow pet owners.
Do you have a pet question you need answering? Ask our caring pet advisors here:
