Why is my rat sneezing and tearing red from its eyes? Is it sick?

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Hi I was just brought 3 rats and one of them is sneezing a lot and I just gave it a warm bath and he started tearing red from his eyes. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 0.22 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

'chromodacryorrhea is the term for the red tearing that is commonly seen in rats. This is not blood per se, but a secretion of porphyrin from the gland. This happens commonly when your rat is very ill or stressed and is indicative of a serious condition. If he is sneezing and showing this, it is time for a trip to the vet. Your rat may have a treatable respiratory illness or something more serious like a tumor. I would urge you to take him in as soon as possible. Hope this helps.

Why is my rat sneezing and tearing red from its eyes? Is it sick?

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