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I advise you take your rat to a vet immediately. Rats are prone to pneumonia. Left untreated, it will kill them!

Causes of pneumonia in rats include but aren't limited to -

-Poor cage ventilation (A tank/aquarium) is the worst home for a rat

-Bedding type. Cedar is the worst for a rat. pine and aspen are also not the best. Recycled paper is the safest as it has no odor. it is also pretty good at controlling it

-Cage not being cleaned often enough. This should be done at least once a week.

-*sick human*. this could be a myth but you shouldn't handle them if you are ill just in case.

SIGNS ARE-

-wheezing

-Sneezing

-Coughing

-panting

-shortness of breath

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11y ago

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