Why is my albino rat weak, has red tears, and won't eat solid food?

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Hey my pet albino rats has chromodacryorrhea and she has become very week and can even stand out. She is taking only liquids like water and milk. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Female

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

First of all make sure it is not blood, as it could be easily confused with it. Just wipe it with a wet swab and if not coming back immediately that means you are right otherwise an immediate check up will be needed. There are different causes for abnormal porphyrin secretion. Age, general Illness, unbalanced or bad quality diet and irritation from bedding could be all related to chromodacryorrhea. If you already rule out all these and still have this problem a check up will be needed. Please post a further pic of the secretion so we can give more specific advices about it. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

Why is my albino rat weak, has red tears, and won't eat solid food?

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