Red Flakes on Skin?

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rattiemom16

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HI My male rat has red flakes on his back closer in the middle around the base of his tail. I gave him a bath to better see the flakes, they don't seem to be moving so I don't think they're lice or anything? Please Help!
 
It could be sebum. (buck grease) Older males will get this when they have a harder time grooming themselves. Check to make sure they are not moving... if they are, might be lice.
 
Thanks you guys! I gave him a bath in olive oil, once I rinsed the oil out most of the flakes seemed to have washed out as well, I got one of them and it didn't move or anything so I think it was just flakes ! Thanks so much :)
 
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