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Allergic to rats2007-11-24 21:57:30

after handeling my boys i get little itchy spots on my hands. this doesnt seem to happen every time but is quite irritating. if this is as bad as it gets i can deal with it, but could it lead to a worse reaction??

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I had the same problem as you i kept rats for years and then had a break. My husband bought me two for valentines day but almost immediately i had problems, it started with itchy rash on hands/neck etc but then my asthma was very bad.

My advice to you would be to take anti histamines, wash hands etc after petting and keep them out or bedrooms - mine had to sleep in our bedroom because of the dog.

Unfortunately i had to rehome them after only a week it was so bad. Thankfully they went to someone we know who is taking good care of them.

good luck, i know how adorable they are hopefully you will be ok as your body gets used to them.

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I had the same problem, but I didnt seem to get it with girl rats. Mine never developed into anything worse. Just wash your hands properly afterwards and put an anti-itching cream on. If it does get worse you could try taking anti-histamine tablets eg piriton.

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Are your boys little rats..have your boys been touching tame rats.

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YES! my sister is allergic and ended up in hospital after she rubbed her eyes after handling her rat she had to have her eye removed and cleaned. She suffered the same spot on her hands that started to go up her arms then eventually she would have violent asthma when ever she went near them.