My rat has a nose bleed almost every day. Whats wrong?
The “bleeding” is a poryphin discharge (mucus, like a runny nose). Rats can have this from stress or allergies or sickness. If she is not sneezing or acting sick, the cause may be dusty bedding or an air freshener or second-hand smoke. Try switching to a dust-free bedding like aspen shavings or corn cob litter. If you use pine or cedar change it immediately. Rats not only are sensitive to it and have discharge, but it can also cause liver damage.
