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Rat Allergy

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Question
We have two male rats, about 1 yr 4 months (browthers). In the last month or so, one has been sneezing a lot, and has what appears to be dandruff! We've been to the vets a few times, and treatments of antibiotics don't do anything. An allergy was suggested. We've changed the bedding, but no luck. We think the food may be a problem as we use an off the shelf commercial variety. I wondered if this could be the cause and what the best types of foods were to try.
Thanks

Answer
Check out my website here about proper diet and also about skin and itching caused by high protein in foods:


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


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


Please write back when your done and let me know what you think.