My 12-week-old rat is bleeding from her tail and legs, but seems fine?

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My 12 week old rat has blood on both her hid legs at the back. She also has blood at the bsse of her tail. She is as active as she normally is and eating and drinking as normal. Thanks, Natalie. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 3 months and 27 days old | 0.6 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi Natalie, i have a feeling she might have injured her tail, try checking for a wound or a cut on the tail. if this is not it, it might be a urinary infection. in both cases she will need to be seen by a vet and she will need a course of antibiotics.

My 12-week-old rat is bleeding from her tail and legs, but seems fine?

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