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Hi all, last night I bought a baby hairless rat from Petsmart (the lady said he was 6 months old but he's more like 6 wks old so she may have just misworded. I figured as much anyway). He seemed fine and healthy and played/snuggled with the other rat there and was active when I was holding him.
Today and last night in his new cage he's been sneezing quite a bit. I read that this can be normal when in new environment. His nose is wet and he keeps cleaning it. I don't see any discharge or anything from his eyes or nose and he's mostly been resting in the crook of my neck or in the corner of his cage. I will take him to the vet tomorrow but wanted to hear if his behavior is normal for a rat when intro'd into a new home? I know it's best to have them in pairs but I can't do that right now
:boxed: The bedding in the cage is Carefresh Natural.
Thanks for your advise and help!
Today and last night in his new cage he's been sneezing quite a bit. I read that this can be normal when in new environment. His nose is wet and he keeps cleaning it. I don't see any discharge or anything from his eyes or nose and he's mostly been resting in the crook of my neck or in the corner of his cage. I will take him to the vet tomorrow but wanted to hear if his behavior is normal for a rat when intro'd into a new home? I know it's best to have them in pairs but I can't do that right now
Thanks for your advise and help!