we've had them for just over 2 weeks. sunday just gone ds was studded in the hand at football so had lots of little cuts on his hand. he's been handling the rats still as normal. This morning, his studded hand is covered in red blister type spots and also slightly up his wrist. there are also a few on the other hand.
Ive ruled out everything else as i cant think what else it could be other than rat dander.
Please dont tell me i have to consider rehoming my little babies as me and ds will be so devastated. ive done some googling and it suggests wiping their feet before handling, and keeping their claws cut to prevent scratches.
Could the fact that ds had scratches from football be the reason he's now reacted? as he's been fine for the 2 weeks prior to that since we've had them.
also, there are 3 rats, could it be possible that its an alergy to maybe just one rather than all?
i want to keep them
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juicychops · 05/02/2013 10:19
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