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As you know I've had my girl Izzy for about 12 days now. She has been
bright-eyed and happy. After I started reading about the Myco, of course I
heard an "occasional" sneeze a few days ago I noticed some raspy breathing that
seemed to subside completely shortly after I noticed it. Today she has raspy
breathing, and is breathing rather rapidly. I'm very worried. I should have
taken the advice and been searching for a rat-vet, but I've not found one yet.
Is there anything I can do NOW while I hunt for a vet? Any suggestions, please,
I feel terrible!
Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:28 pm

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As you know I've had my girl Izzy for about 12 days now. She has been bright-eyed and happy. After I started reading about the Myco, of course I heard an... 		lkhorseplay1
Offline Send Email 		Jul 10, 2009
8:28 pm

You can try running a hot shower in the bathroom so that steam will build up in there, and then let her sit in it until the steam subsides. You can also try...
Deb Faught
labsrgr8t
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9:18 pm

What about Amoxicillin??????????? Get it at fish store.      Sherry ________________________________ From: Deb Faught <bikerdeb61@...> To: Ratlist...
Sherry Wainwright
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11:56 pm

Fish store Amoxicillin can have other fillers or dyes that can be lethal to rats.   Do tons of research before using that option.   Samantha ...
Samantha Who?
dublindrpepper
Offline Send Email 		Jul 11, 2009
12:25 am

I agree. I would stick to getting medications from veterinarians after the rat has been seen by the vet, so that the appropriate care can be given. If you...
Deb Faught
labsrgr8t
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12:59 am

What's everyone's take on bird amoxicillin, specifically Bird-Biotic? I have used it quite often without problems (such as when a group of 90 newly arrived...
houndzhr
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4:13 am

... Just to play devil's advocate here, I've used Thomas Labs Fish-Mox Forte (500mg Amoxicillin) for years for both rats AND birds, dogs, as well as myself and...
Kim & Bill
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7:05 am

I'm so glad that SOMEONE else knows this! Every time I try to tell people that antibiotics in pet stores are NOT good enough for our rats, they just don't...
pharohel@...
bingoo6335
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12:44 am

I don't recommend fish amoxi either, but how do you convince people of this when two well known rat experts promote it, Debbie D. and RMCA? Sandra Beasley and...
Sandra Beasley
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2:44 am

My personal opinion is that if it doesn't come from a vet who has examined the animal, then it's not safe. Without a vet, how can you know which drug is the...
pharohel@...
bingoo6335
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