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Can I treat my pet rats for rat bite fever to protect my family?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rat | Female | 1lb

I got rat bite fever, I want to know if I can cure my rats so no one else gets it without getting rid of members of my family(my rats)

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Anna and Molly. Antibiotics can be used to treat the infection but is it difficult to determine if they are clear of the infection and the bacteria can live dormant deep in the nasal sinuses. You should contact your local veterinarian and the pet store where acquired (if recent) for additional ideas. Good luck.

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