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My pet rat, bit worried =/2007-11-24 22:13:40

every since ive had him hes had a cold, im not worried about that as a rat with a cold never goes, hes had antibiotics and everything and is never kept in a draft (as i say he had it when i got him) anyway when i clean him out i notice in his bed box theres little bits of blood, i dont know where this could be comin from as i have checked him all over, he doesnt seem to be worried about it as he plays runs around and eats everything he can find haha, so is still himself

im just a bit worried.. (cruel answers, or answers like vermin,or negativ things about my rats will be reported)

Answers:

The blood is probably coming from his nose it will be when he sneezes which you might or might not hear, as long as he is eating and drinking and seems well in himself try not to worry to much, some rats can have respiratory problems and colds on and off long term so sound like you know what your doing with him so good luck hope hes ok. x

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Do you live where it's a dry climate?

Also, is his bedding really dusty?

If so, try carefresh (I think that's what it's called) it's "dust-free".

The tiny bits of blood could be from sneezing.

The vessels in the nose become irritated and inflamed, and will bleed a little.

Also- how old is Mr. Rat? They (Unfortunately) have a fairly short lifespan, and a tendency to get tumors.

Yours just sounds like nasal irritation, though.

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Obviously, blood mean that your rat is bleeding. While you cannot find a wound, it is likely the bleeding is ocuring inside and pouring through an orifice: