How much sneezing is too much?
Respiratory illnesses are the most common causes of illness and death in our pet rats. Since all rats are exposed to certain bacteria that can cause infection, symptoms of respiratory illness should be checked out by a vet promptly. Infections may not always show symptoms right away and often start with sneezing. Respiratory infections can progress from sniffles to bronchial pneumonia quickly and can cause permanent damage to lung tissue and even be fatal. Your vet can treat mycoplasmal and bacterial infections with appropriate antibiotics. While most sneezes are nothing to “sneeze at” and are often a sign of infection – not every sneeze is a cause for concern. Rats can sneeze at dusty conditions or allergens like people. Constant, or frequent sneezing, though, is almost always a sign of trouble.
