I took one of my new boys out this morning to look at his underbelly, only to find part of his belly coated in red. I thought at first he may have fallen asleep on a strawberry, but with my moms help we cleaned the area, only to notice skin missing. The area was cleaned with soap and water, and an antibiotic cream was put on it. I think the would is fresh, as there was blood in their pvc tube (which was removed). I have no idea how he could have done this, there is nothing sharp in his cage. I just got him yesterday from the humane society, so I am not sure how he gets on with his brother, but it didn't look like a bite wound to me. I do not think he came home like this, but I cannot be 100% certain. I checked his underbelly yesterday, and both he and his brother were fine. Unless I checked the same rat twice, which is also a possibility (I still have trouble telling them apart
). My question is at this point is how to treat the wound? Does he require antibiotics from the vet? I am not sure he requires vet care at this point, the cut does not appear that deep, and he is acting normally as far as I can tell. I'm still not cure on male rat behaviors...but he is sleeping...constantly sleeping
Thanks in advance!
