i had 4 rats...the one died mysteriously and then they ate her. apparently she was sick and they are now all sick with whatever she had. they have black fingernails...and redness under the eyes..they are all sneezing.
i'm assuming they are going to die...i'm not very happy about this but they've been getting worse over the past 2 days and are really skinny and sick and i don't know what to do...
should i be concerned about my own health or does some body know what's wrong?
Answers:
wont affect humans but next you should quarantine the sick rat if she seems ill to avoid this the next time
It won't affect humans, but those rats really need some medical care.
Yes!
Don't worry about getting something from them. They get diseases like myco, very specific.
It is a normal for rats to eat a dead one. This is why. Many things like to eat rodents, and If you were afraid a fox, for example was going to find your home you wouldn't want it to smell like a dead decomposing animal, even if he was your best buddy.
Seems cruel but it's instinct. You wouldn't want your home to smell like that even If you didn't have to worry about predators.
What you need to do is to get your Other 3 fur-babies to the vet Now! They go down hill quickly and Will die if you don't get them help!
If you have an animal friend, he trusts you for his care.
He is domesticated. He is a pet.
He can't get medical care without you.
He may be in a lot of Pain!
You would want him to do the same for you if the roles were reversed.
Until you can get them to the Vet start trying to give them Pedialite. They have to be kept hydrated. If you can't get them this then watered down Gator-Aide might help. There are some herb teas that will help.
Please try to save your little Friends. They are sentient Beings. They are as intelligent as a 3 year old Child.
They Love You.
They Trust You!
Good luck for You and I'm gonna be praying for your precious little ones.
Why the hell would you eat a dead rat do you live in a carbage can jesus christ!
They are sneezing because of a disease called mycoplasmis which is a asthma like sickness in rats it is not contagious.
the redness under/in the eyes is normal in small amounts its just discharge, and sometimes caused by accidentally scratching their eyes.
the blackness under their nails can be caused by bumble foot (a disease caused by wires on the bottom of their cage, if you have wires on the bottom of the cage you might want to put a piece of cardboard or cloth over it) OR dirt. bumble foot isn't contagious either. meanwhile your rats may have another disease that may eventually lead to death meanwhile you can: offer him/her yummy foods such as: cream of wheat, baby food, oatmeal with honey, ice cream, whipped cream. thier may be another possibility that they are dehydrating so you can: offer them ensur or boost they love it and it will help the.. if you think they are in pain offer them: infant tylonol or motrin and give them a few drops. Hope my info helps, I am so soory for your rats, if you need more info emial this person: PharohEL@aol.com
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