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    Handling rats while sick?

    In the past couple days, I have developed some illness symptoms that could be anything from COVID to strep throat (I am going to get tested today). I was wondering how safe it is for me to handle my ratties during this time? I’ve seen some sources that say humans can transmit strep throat to...
  2. RatsDrawBlood

    Could someone set my (& my housemate's) mind at ease?

    About to get friend for our rat (so that this can be her forever home) when I saw on this forum: "My 10 year old daughter contracted streptobacillus moniliformis (rat bite fever) from her rat's sneeze! My daughter almost died. Although rats are very sweet, most carry this deadly bacteria."
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