Diseases of domestic rats

Home rat - the most successful choice, if you decide to have a mobile and unpretentious pet. It does not need to be strolled, the animal does not require a special place or special food. It is enough simply to observe the simple rules of keeping the rat and treat it with love. True, sometimes a pet can be unwell.

What are the diseases of domestic rats?

Unfortunately, careful care does not guarantee that you will not be affected by the issue of diseases of domestic rats. It is very important to know the symptoms and appearance of the most common ailments of these pets. What can be affected by decorative rats:

1. Tumors or abscesses. These diseases of domestic rats are most often found in females. The tumor can be malignant (cancerous cells) or benign. An abscess can appear due to infected injuries received from another animal.
2. The animal is bleeding from the nose or tears in the eyes. The animal constantly sneezes and sees a purple liquid in the eye or nose. Well clean the cage, there may be dusty or very dirty places.
3. Mycoplasma. The animal constantly sneezes and wheezes. It is transmitted respiratory, but it progresses rather slowly.

How to care for a domestic rat?

The easiest way is not to let your pet get sick. For this it is necessary to take care of him carefully.

Before you buy a domestic rat, you need to be aware that the animal is very mobile and especially active it leads itself to the evening.

You can plant a pet in a special cage or aquarium. But even the largest aquarium should not be the only place where the animal will spend the whole day. A domestic rat should always be allowed to go out for a walk. Keep in mind that the rat must move a lot, since obesity for her is tantamount to a fatal diagnosis.

This animal is very sociable and requires constant contact with its owner. In order to tame a rat, start feeding it through the bars of the cage. So you can avoid bites, and bite domestic rats rather painfully. It is necessary to take care of a domestic rat with love and tenderness, as she understands the intonation of a person's voice very well. After the animal has become used to you, you can try to take it in your arms. Stroke the rat on the muzzle through the bars, then gently pick up.

How many live rats in the home, depends on proper nutrition. If you prefer healthy food, then it is possible to offer your menu and favorite. Be sure to feed the rat with vegetables and fruits, bread and cereals, you can offer not fried seeds. It is strictly forbidden to feed the animal fried, very salty or peppery, fat. Do not give the domestic rat citrus and raw meat. With proper care the animal will live with you 3-4 years.