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Question
my rat has red discharge coming from his eyes and nose and it looks like blood.

Answer

Here is a page on my site that will tell you exactly what it is and why she ihas it.  It is not blood, so dont worry, but you should read up so you know what it is and what to do about it.  THere are photos of other rats with it so please let me know if this is what you see. It is called "porphyrin"

http://www.freewebs.com/crittercity/bloodynoseandeyes.htm