bloody face...

[sketchi]

what could have caused this? mites?? he does scratch himself occasionally, and his nails are sharp... but his cagemate doesn't have anything like this. I don't see blood elsewhere, just under his chin/around his cheek! I didn't even see it until I scritched him under the chin, and felt bumps.

anyone know what it could be? I'm pretty sure he's the dominant one in his cage, so I doubt noodle is power-grooming him to this extent. I have milky's (newly still un-intro'd rat) cage set apart from their cage, the only way milky would be able to scratch/bite him is if both of them stick their head out as far as possible. and even then it seems unlikely, but just giving you background info.

 

[lilangel]

looks like mites to me a good treatment should do the trick :wink2: with mites not all ratties will show signs.

 

[sketchi]

yikes! I'll take him to the vet then!
or do normal pet shops sell revolution (that is the recommended one right)?

 

[sprite71]

I believe Revolution is a Vet med only. I do know pet stores carry mite meds but not sure how good they are.

 

[lilangel]

yes vets only or you can order it online http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/

 

[Moon]

A good idea to go out and give EVERYONE revolution from the vet and do a good clean of all cages and freeze your bedding for two days ASAP. Ordering the Revolution is wonderful for a "to have on hand" situation.