I noticed that since my eepers just got thier peach fuzz, they have these tiny TINY little brownish thing on them that almost look like fleas, but not. What are they and how can I get rid of them?
Edit: The mother doesn't have these, just the babies.
The mother more than likely DOES have them they're just harder to see, and that would explain why the babies have them, they're more than likely lice, and they like fleas can cause enemia so I would consult a veterinarian asap.
Totally just a thought. I remember awhile ago seeing that Dawn kills parasites, would it be the same with rats? I know not to use sprays and stuff like that.
I figure once I start using the meds I'll scald everything in the cages with hot water and whatnot, but how easily do these little annoyances come back?
I think picking them off of atleast the babies would cause a bit of relief, Are there A LOT? or just a few? I would just call an emergency vet hot line just to see if there is anything you could do at home until vet care is possible... I'd definately ask questions about enemia..
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