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My rat has a respiratory issue. How to prevent spread to my other rat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female

Hello. I am boarding two rats at the same time. One has a respiratory disease and the other in a separate cage does not. How do I ensure the disease does. Notspread.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2017

Make sure the cages are not too close one to another to avoid any direct contact, you should also wash your hands after you handle the rat withe respiratory issue to avoid transmitting the disease to the healthy one.

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