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Rat sneezing and wheezing: Is it pneumonia? When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 27 days old

My rat is sneezing and wheezes whenhe breathes, please help

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on March 14th, 2017

More than likely Jakob has pneumonia. He needs to be treated with antibiotics, fluids, and nutritional support. I recommend you take him to a veterinarian who specializes in snakes. If he is rapidly deteriorating please take him to the nearest veterinary emergency hospital.

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