[Mitsy]

So my baby rat got bit by one of the others a few days ago, I cleaned it with a salt and water solution. But it looks worse then it did. How often should I clean it? and what should I use? It is scabbed over but it kind of looks like it could be infected a bit.

 

[Crazyratlady94]

Use hydrogen peroxide and a qtip. Clean it as often as possible at least once a day and if it starts to look infected you might want to try a warm compress for as long as she will let you two or three times a day

 

[Mitsy]

It's by her mouth though. I don't know if I should try with the peroxide near her mouth would she be fine with it if she licked it or something?

 

[Crazyratlady94]

Just rub it on with a qtip and watch her until it looks dry

 

[Crazyratlady94]

It should not be doused on, just a little bit

 

[PawsandClaws]

Once it is scabbed, it is pretty much pointless flushing it. I would not use anything more than water near sensitive areas such as eyes/noses/mouth anyway. If it gets infected, it will need antibiotics. Rats heal fast on their own usually. Hope she gets better soon.

 

[Mitsy]

Thanks. It is scabbed over but doesn't look like my other girls when they get scratched or something. I will keep cleaning it daily. Thanks everyone.