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Hello, thank you for asking your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is not as critical to provide an additional chewing substrate for rats as it might be for other rodents, so if Roux does not seem to enjoy the sticks, you do not have to provide them. You might offer her another type of rat food made by Mazuri. This comes in a biscuit form that she might enjoy gnawing on. In addition, a treat such as yogurt or dried fruit treats manufactured specifically for rodents should be provided 2-3 times a week. If Roux has normal dentition, then the teeth will naturally keep in alignment. Hope this helps. Take care.
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That sounds abnormal and like diarrhea. I suggest you get a probiotic to give. This may help to regulate the intestinal bacteria. https://www.ebay.com/i/112481597564?chn=ps Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Hello. You may have seen the common mouse fur mite. We can treat this with Revolution ( selamectin ) or ivermectin, but you will really need the help of a veterinarian, first to diagnose, & second to prepare a dose small enough to treat such a tiny patient. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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I like either Marshall's or Mazuri pelleted diets. ( https://express.google.com/u/0/product/Marshall-Pet-Products-Premium-Ferret-Diet-7-lb-bag/16152714993756657623_16408551946386020482_1218855 ) ( https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mazuri-Complete-Nutrition-Ferret-Diet-Natural-Formulated-Healthy-Pet-Food-5-lbs/238062414 ) Here is a link to an article about feeding ferrets: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/basic-ferret-feeding-nutrition/ ) Best wishes.
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The main stay of treatment is to keep the wound clean and dry. Make sure the bedding is cleaned regularly. With rodents, I recommend a dust free bedding called Carefresh. Rodents are very sensitive to dust in the environment. Also make sure that you are feeding a balanced diet approved for rodents and supplementing with healthy fruits and vegetables. Especially the leafy greens. Most healthy animals will be able to heal wounds on their own. Watch it every day for redness, swelling or discharge. If your mouse begins to lick at it too much, you may need to create a small cone to keep her from doing that. This is not generally a problem however. If it gets infected, there are veterinarians who treat rodents and this will generally resolve with antibiotics. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025