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raylaa22

Help if you have pet rodents! Urgent!!

HELP! I have two rats and I noticed that one has tiny mites in his fur, and they have now spread to my other rat. I have already cleaned the cage with bleach, and bathed them with salt water. I would rather not see a vet so pleaseee help me find a harmless way to eliminate the hitchhikers on my rats!!

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Posted 2009-07-31T01:59:10Z
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Hi Raylaa. Mild cases of mite infestations can be treated with an anti-mite spray designed for rodents available from pet shops. The head of the rat should be shielded to avoid spraying into the eyes and the body sprayed. The cage should be cleaned, sprayed with the anti-mite spray and clean bedding should be provided. This treatment should be repeated as directed on the anti-mite spray.

Rats suffering from mites should be isolated from any other animals (including other rats) and be placed in a room of their own to avoid spreading mites to other animals.

If mild cases fail to improve within a day or two or in cases of severe mite infestation, or if signs of Mange develop veterinary treatment should be sought.

Let me know how it goes.

Posted 2009-08-23T12:40:14Z

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