So I have two rats I need help with.
One of them, I just got October 3rd, is about 7 months old. She has been sneezing since the day I got her. Other than the sneezes, Marlene is perfectly fine.
My 2nd rat, Janny, has been taking "Doxycycline" 0.03 mls at 100mg/ml, and "Enrofloxacin" 0.22 mls at 22.7mg/ml. twice a day since 11/06/19. She got so much better, she's not lethargic anymore and shes acting and playing like a normal rat, but she's still making bad breathing noises. She doesn't appear to be breathing hard, maybe it's just taking a long time to clear up.
Anyone have any ideas? I don't know what's wrong with Marlene, and I was wondering if childrens benadryl would help Janny.
One of them, I just got October 3rd, is about 7 months old. She has been sneezing since the day I got her. Other than the sneezes, Marlene is perfectly fine.
My 2nd rat, Janny, has been taking "Doxycycline" 0.03 mls at 100mg/ml, and "Enrofloxacin" 0.22 mls at 22.7mg/ml. twice a day since 11/06/19. She got so much better, she's not lethargic anymore and shes acting and playing like a normal rat, but she's still making bad breathing noises. She doesn't appear to be breathing hard, maybe it's just taking a long time to clear up.
Anyone have any ideas? I don't know what's wrong with Marlene, and I was wondering if childrens benadryl would help Janny.
I'm thinking mycoplasma flare for Marlene if her sneezing is wet and constant. Have you noticed excessive porphyrin (the red stuff) production with Marlene? Ms. Janny might be dealing with pneumonia.. sigh. I'd say start Marlene on baytril and doxy to see if that squashes the sneezes but Janny will benefit from a consult with her vet. Are you able to call the vet and speak to a veterinary technician? They may be able to give you guidance and possibly talk to the doctor to prescribe you a different antibiotic treatment combo or diagnostic med (eg Lasix) without having to bring both girls in for a visit.