Your new rat sneezes? Some call it “new home sneezes” and it’s normal for a rat in a new environment to sneeze some. They are hard at work exploring and sniffing everything out. They should settle down in a few days and the sneezes should stop. It is still important to keep an eye on your little guy for more symptoms should it be something worse like the start of a mycoplasma flare up.
Your rat is not new and sneezing? I would then set out to find what could be the trigger. Look for any fragrance near the rat, the bedding might be too dusty as most are, or someone is smoking near the rats which is very unhealthy for them.
Unfortunately, sneezing can also mean mycoplasmosis pulmonis. A bacteria found in all rats in their respiratory system. Stress can cause this bacteria to flare up and cause havoc with your little guy’s breathing.
Any stress can do it from emotional, mental to physical. Stresses brought on by illness, old age, noises, moves or changes in their lives, loneliness can all contribute to a flare up.
This illness is progressive and it’s imperative to get the rat to a vet so he can be properly treated. If left unchecked can quickly lead to death.
Sep 28