What do i need for a hairless rat cage>

beside basic rat stuff wich i already know what special care do i have do with hairless rats?, im getting two from a rattery, no rat care speeches just hailess specific advice please

Hairless rats need more warmth. Summer temperatures will keep a hairless rat adequately warm. But in the winter, the temperatures should not fall below 60F. degress. A warm lamp over a corner of the cage or a heating pad taped to a side are two ways to increase the housing temperature if your home is on the cool side. Make sure there is an area in the cage that they can get away from the heat.

Hairless rats need eat more often to keep warm. A normal rat needs a well balanced diet of grains, seeds, and a protein source. Hairless rats eat more of it. Also, although not proven, a higher source of protein seems to benefit their health. Generally, a quality, non-allergenic dog kibble can be added into the diet to meet these needs. I feed my older hairless rats either lab block or dog chow, pasta and oats twice a day. I do avoid corn in the diet as much as possible. Hairless rats drink more water than furred rats, so make sure that you fill the water bottle often.

Allergies to bedding, other animals, dust and seasonal pollens and molds can cause a hairless to sneeze, have weepy eyes (with a red discharge), and possibly lead to bacterial respiratory infections that will require antibiotics to cure. Signs of eyes issues include weepy eyes which may come from a increased sensitivity to allergins or possibly dry eyes. Many hairless rats wake up from long naps with this. You may see them clean their eyes. If the problem is severe, treat the eyes with an antibiotic eye cream called Terramycin, a couple of times a day.