My rats are itchy with reddish-orange specks. What should I do?

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My rats itch a lot and have redish/orange specks in their fur. What should I do? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Male | unneutered

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

Although a picture would help to determine the underlying cause of it more specifically, this presentation could be due to an allergy or possibly a mite infestation. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Anti parasite treatment may be needed. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My rats are itchy with reddish-orange specks. What should I do?

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