What can I give my rat for ear infection?
1. Oral Antibiotics- We generally recommend a combination of clavamox/baytril or doxycycline/zithromax; however we have also used combinations of penicillin, clindamyacin, metronidazole, and other antibiotics depending on response to therapy, cytological evaluation of the pus from the ears, and bacterial culture.
Is amoxicillin safe for ear infections?
If the infection is bacterial (rather than viral) you may receive a prescription for an oral or topical antibiotic. Here are some of the antibiotics doctors prescribe to treat an ear infection: Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Can rats have antibiotics?
To achieve the best relief for rats, we use a combination of drugs including; antibiotics for the bacteria involved, bronchodilators to reduce the effort needed to pull oxygen into the lungs, mucolytics to help break up the mucous accumulation, and anti-inflammatories to reduce the inflammation occurring.
What should I give my rat for an ear infection?
A veterinarian will likely prescribe antibiotics to help treat your rat’s ear infection. Common medications such as amoxicillin and baytril may be required for three to six weeks.
What happens when you mix amoxicillin with a rat?
(For how to mix and use amoxicillin see “Giving Medications” and “Mixing Medications in a Liquid” below.) Rats with mycoplasma (all pet rats) will frequently exhibit a behavior that is often mistaken for hiccups. The rat experiences rhythmic jerks of his body for between several seconds to several minutes, usually about 2 jerks per second.
How often does a pet rat get an ear infection?
Middle ear infections are very common in pet rats and can be a difficult condition to resolve. We will typically diagnose a new middle ear infection in pet rats in our hospital 2-3 times per week.
How to care for a rat with otitis media?
When administering topical agents: instill medicine, gently hold ear closed, and massage ear canal 30 to 60 seconds to ensure dispersion of medication. Maintain clean cage environment. Maintain safe environment particularly if head tilt is severe. Keep food and water within easy access to rat.
What should I do if my rat has an ear infection?
He may take a culture to determine the presence of bacteria. A veterinarian will likely prescribe antibiotics to help treat your rat’s ear infection. Common medications such as amoxicillin and baytril may be required for three to six weeks. Your vet may show you how to apply the medication to the ear.
(For how to mix and use amoxicillin see “Giving Medications” and “Mixing Medications in a Liquid” below.) Rats with mycoplasma (all pet rats) will frequently exhibit a behavior that is often mistaken for hiccups. The rat experiences rhythmic jerks of his body for between several seconds to several minutes, usually about 2 jerks per second.
When to take wax out of a rat’s ear?
Occasionally a rat will require anesthesia to evaluate the ears if they will not hold still for the examination. If wax is in the ear, anesthesia may be required to remove the wax to evaluate the ear drum (tympanic membrane). Radiographs (x-rays) may also be helpful in the evaluation of the tympanic bulla.
What are the symptoms of a middle ear infection in a rat?
The symptoms that your pet has a middle ear infection may include: difficulty with hearing, red discharge from the eyes, sneezing, difficulty breathing, scratching the ears, head tilt, abnormal smell from the ears, seizures, lethargy, and depression. The middle ear of a rat is large due to their nocturnal nature.
What infection do you get from rats?
They can carry many diseases including hantavirus, leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV), Tularemia and Salmonella. Wild rodents also may cause considerable property damage by chewing through wiring in homes, car engines, and other places.
