[Batamodel]

I bought a hairless rat a little more than a month ago. It still has a thin amount of hair on his head and over this month he has grown little whiskers and fuzzies all over . I noticed his skin had some flaws, impossible to feel but plain to see bumps. Well now his sides are getting an orange tint. I thought it was more fur growing but looking closer i see thats no the case. Where the orange is its a bit rough to the touch. Am I in any danger of losing my rat. Do you think this brings him discomfort and if so what can i do to make it better for him.

 

[Forensic]

Have you tried bathing him? Just remember to keep him warm in the process.

 

[Batamodel]

yeah, I thought he got into a doritto bag but nothing will wash off of him.

 

[cjshrader]

Sounds like it's just buck grease to me, though. Double rex still get buck grease don't they?

 

[Batamodel]

possible. the orange is like a barrage of freckles. but they werent there when i first got him.

 

[Batamodel]

I hadnt really read up on the whole buck grease thing. Guess that makes alotta since and Im probably worried over nothing

 

[cjshrader]

Unfortunately I haven't had males in such a long time that I am no expert on this.

Pictures would certainly help if you can take them though.

 

[Forensic]

COuld be buck grease... what did you use to wash him with?

 

[Batamodel]

Aloe Vesta 2-n-1 Perineal Skin Cleanser

Mild, nondrying skin cleanser with aloe vera gel for perineal cleansing. Deodorizing, soothes and mosturizes irritated skin. Alcohol-free and pH balanced.

I got it when i stayed in the hospital a while back.

I didnt want to use shampoo, He's small & hard to controll and I didnt want to goof up and get soap in his eyes. There wouldnt be much use in useing shampoo with him being hairless n all anyway.

 

[Batamodel]

More problems. Like a day or two ago he got loose and he ended up making enough noise that i found him. Well, Today he is poohing out like..silicone. Its like Non sticky jello. Now I know its not actually silicone I don't have that in my room. Im guessing its something he got into and ate. He's not acting weird and he is eating just fine. Doing his same old routine.

 

[Sparker]

...weird? What color is it?

I had a ferret that got out and ate an entire costco container of Licorice. His poo was bright red and looked a little like jell-o.

 

[DFW_Rat_Luvr]

Sounds like it's just buck grease to me, though. Double rex still get buck grease don't they?

My dbl rexie has buck grease too

 

[ration1802]

All of my boy hairless (double rex) get exactly the same thing and it's nothing to worry about. A good ole bath should give him back his lovely pink shine

Regarding the poo, sometimes one of my girls has a similar thing (very rarely mind) and it's never caused a problem. Is it a lot? Did the poo go back to normal afterwards? That's ususally what happens with mine, it's a tiny poo or two then nothing abnormal

 

[Batamodel]

No its still gel last time i checked but he just ate alot of what ever it was i guess.