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Out of my two babas, I noticed especially Alfie had been sneezing and making weird noises, so I took them both to the vet for an overall health check. My conclusion was right, the vet seemed to think Alfie's breathing especially sounded a bit laboured so I got given some antibiotics for the both of them.
I am managing to get them to take it, by mixing it with Carrot chunks so I know that they're both getting some in their system. I'm just still worried about Alfie. Today is the third day I've had the medicine and he has started shivering now too.
They have plenty of cosy places in their cage as I make sure they keep warm so it shouldn't be to do with the temperature, as Eddie doesn't shiver. It's definitely not bruxing as I can tell when he's doing that. It just feels like he's vibrating.
I don't think he is nervous around me as much as he used to be, as they climb all over me and give me kisses and such now so they are definitely more comfortable around me. Could it have something to do with the infection? And if so, does that mean it's getting worse? I don't know if he's just tired but after half an hour of free range he lies in the corner like in my attached photo looking sleepy.
I am also unsure if the vet has given me the correct dosage. I got given 100ml of baytril (2.5%) and told to give them both 0.1ml shared daily. Out of experience, does this sound about right for rats that are roughly around 13-15 weeks old?
I love my two babies and I'd be distraught if something were to happen to either of them. They're still quite young too, I've only had them about 2 months, if that.
Any advice would be muchly appreciated!
Out of my two babas, I noticed especially Alfie had been sneezing and making weird noises, so I took them both to the vet for an overall health check. My conclusion was right, the vet seemed to think Alfie's breathing especially sounded a bit laboured so I got given some antibiotics for the both of them.
I am managing to get them to take it, by mixing it with Carrot chunks so I know that they're both getting some in their system. I'm just still worried about Alfie. Today is the third day I've had the medicine and he has started shivering now too.
They have plenty of cosy places in their cage as I make sure they keep warm so it shouldn't be to do with the temperature, as Eddie doesn't shiver. It's definitely not bruxing as I can tell when he's doing that. It just feels like he's vibrating.
I don't think he is nervous around me as much as he used to be, as they climb all over me and give me kisses and such now so they are definitely more comfortable around me. Could it have something to do with the infection? And if so, does that mean it's getting worse? I don't know if he's just tired but after half an hour of free range he lies in the corner like in my attached photo looking sleepy.
I am also unsure if the vet has given me the correct dosage. I got given 100ml of baytril (2.5%) and told to give them both 0.1ml shared daily. Out of experience, does this sound about right for rats that are roughly around 13-15 weeks old?
I love my two babies and I'd be distraught if something were to happen to either of them. They're still quite young too, I've only had them about 2 months, if that.
Any advice would be muchly appreciated!
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