[ddpelp]

since my older rat has a bad case of Myco and I have asked in another thread about giving the others Batril we decided in that thread best to not give Batril unless I see signs of Myco spreading to one of the younger rats.

Well.. watching them close I noted one does a lot of sneezing BUT has a total clean nose and face and is very active.

If the sneezing a indicator? could that be a sign of it spreading and he is getting sick?


I guess my main question is what ARE the first signs of myco spreading to one of the younger guys?

Thanks

 

[Forensic]

Myco doesn't spread.

The younger rats already have myco.

What you need to watch for is their resistence to their infection breaking down. Sneezing can be a sign, with discharge, poofy fur, labored breathing, odd sounds while breathing, lethargy, lack of interest in food/water, etc. Sneezes don't have to be from an illness. If he's sneezing a lot it could be, but it could also be due to a smell that's irritating him, dust in the air, a new smell, etc.

Watch him, certainly, but definitely take a deep breath.