My pet rats are sneezing & congested. What can I do before the vet?

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Hello! I'm a first time rat mom and I'm worried about my two male rats. I think they came to me with the beginnings of an upper respiratory infection. No matter how i fix their environment They're sneezing and seem to be a little congested, but it's just a guess. I'd like to treat them tonight or tomorrow but most vets are closed on Sundays. Is there anything i can do to help them immediately? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 17 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Keep them warm and as stress free as possible. Stress can complicate any illness in rats. Use a dust free substrate. Some sneezing is normal and you may see a red tinge (porphyrin staining) which is also normal in small amounts. A URI will likely require antibiotics. Do not give any other medications to your rats without the advice of your veterinarian. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or increased discharge from the eyes nose or mouth. If you see any of these symptoms, have them examined at the nearest veterinary ER. As long as they are behaving and eating normally, you can likely wait until Monday.

My pet rats are sneezing & congested. What can I do before the vet?

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