Whats that “Bloody” Discharge from My Rats Nose and Eyes?
“Why is my rat’s nose or eyes bleeding?” This is a very common question that many new rat owners may find themselves “Googling” or asking their veterinarian. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, the red or reddish brown discharge coming from the pet rat’s eyes or nose is not blood. It’s actually a substance called porphyrin, a mucus substance that’s produced by a gland that’s situated behind the rat’s eye. When the respiratory tract is experiencing irritation, an excess of porphyrin is produced, leading to a “bloody” appearance around the rat’s nose and eyes. The most common source of respiratory system irritation in rats is mycoplasma bacteria. With the exception of labratory rats who are kept in perfectly sterile conditions, virtually all pet rats in North America and beyond are carriers of mycoplasma bacteria, which live in the rat’s nasal passages and other
“Why is my rat’s nose or eyes bleeding?” This is a very common question that many new rat owners may find themselves “Googling” or asking their veterinarian. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_1’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_1_hidden’).innerHTML; Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, the red or reddish brown discharge coming from the pet rat’s eyes or nose is not blood. It’s actually a substance called porphyrin, a mucus substance that’s produced by a gland that’s situated behind the rat’s eye. When the respiratory tract is experiencing irritation, an excess of porphyrin is produced, leading to a “bloody” appearance around the rat’s nose and eyes. The most common source of respiratory system irritation in rats is mycoplasma bacteria. With the exception of labratory rats who are kept in perfectly sterile conditions, virtually all pet rats in North America and beyond are carriers of mycoplasma bacteria, which live in the rat’s nasal passages and other
