My rat is sneezing lot

Question

ok so i just bought to rats one in it sleep was shaking is that normal and one is sneezing alot is that normal just wondering

Answer 1

lots of reasons why there is sneezing...bedding, respritory infection, stress. check ou this site

Answer 2

The one that is sneezing. make sure that when you clean their cage out..let all of the spray or what not dry first, and remmeber to not spray it around them. Also with the one that is shaking. It could be just bad dreams most animals will flinch shake or jump in there sleep. Trust me that is common but if he doess it everytime he is asleep please seek medical advice. Because you cannot just rely on ansewers here.

Answer 3

its just getting used to a new surrounding and new smells.its ok so dont worry.

Answer 4

Hold their chest to your ear and listen for labored breathing or crackling lungs. If the lungs sound clear, you are ok. If you can hear nasty noises, vet time.

Answer 5

yes he/she may just be scared bc it has a new home

Answer 6

i have had the same problem and it is usually from stress and if she looks like she is having a bloody nose it is actually a mucus that is from stress