My rat's leg is injured. What else can I do to help the wound heal?

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My pet rat got his leg stuck in the cage one week ago, he has been on amoxicillin since then and I also spay Vetericyn Plus on his leg twice a day. Is there anything else I can do to help the wound heal. He is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping regularly. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 1lb

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Just make sure to keep an eye on it and try to clean it very gently at least once a day with warm water and a mild soap, you can use a gauze pad to do this. Dry it carefully and then apply your topical treatment. However, if this stresses him out too much, just continue as you have been doing. Make sure his toes stay pink and warm and he keeps getting better. If anything at all changes for the worse, swelling, weeping wound, loss of appetite or activity level, if his toes change color or get cold, get him back in to see your vet right away. It sounds like you're doing a good job caring for his injury.

My rat's leg is injured. What else can I do to help the wound heal?

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