I have noticed in my colony of rats lately that a few animals here and there and today a whole tub of 1.4 rats with the same condition. They start losing weight till they eventually get emaciated to the point of death. They get sluggish like they cant move and they have a strange gunk around the eyes and lower body orifices.
Has anyone else experienced this? Know any treatment or prevention?
Thanks.
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BradleySturgeon
May 24, 2011 12:26 PM
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asnakesview
May 25, 2011 11:42 AM
>>I have noticed in my colony of rats lately that a few animals here and there and today a whole tub of 1.4 rats with the same condition. They start losing weight till they eventually get emaciated to the point of death. They get sluggish like they cant move and they have a strange gunk around the eyes and lower body orifices.
>>Has anyone else experienced this? Know any treatment or prevention?
>>Thanks.
From what it sounds like, u may have a case of wet bottom. We have seen this in colonies before. Just as u describe, they start losing weight and eye discharge and there butts usually look wet. U can get a treatment for this at the pet store i believe. Hope this helps.
A Cut Above
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BradleySturgeon
May 26, 2011 01:53 PM
ok great thank you!
asnakesview
May 26, 2011 02:30 PM
>>ok great thank you!
Make sure to give the medication to all of your colony. Just to be sure that the others have not already contracted the sickness.
Good Luck
A Cut Above
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