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Sleepy Ratty

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Question
I've had my rats for around 3 months or so.  They have always been really healthy except that my one rat has sneezed a lot the vet has seen her and put her on antibiotics and she was doing much better.  that was about the first month we got her. now she seems to be very sleepy and not as active.  she is happy when i pet her and falls asleep.  she was very warm so i  cooled her down with a wet cloth. is she getting a cold or something?

Answer
Hi there, it sounds like she could be getting another respiratory infection, rats are very prone to them. Another vet visit to get her checked would be great, so they can listen to her chest and see if it sounds ok. Good luck and let me know how you get on