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  • 02-09-2009, 06:40 PM
    amt021
    Hairless rat with dandruff?
    My hairless dumbo rat seems to be peeling (like a human would with dandruff) on her feet and on her face and head. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks guys
    -Ashton
  • 02-09-2009, 07:10 PM
    Michelle.C
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    What are you feeding her? What bedding are you keeping her on? Is she staying hydrated enough? Have you checked her for mites?

    I would take her to a veterinarian, personally. Skin problems can be an indicator of kidney problems, as well as other things.
  • 02-12-2009, 12:38 PM
    amt021
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    shes on aspen bedding has a bottle of water at her disposal 24/7 and doesnt have mites that was the first thing i looked for. as far as food goes just typical rat food from petco. ill try to find a vet that will see rats in houston.
  • 02-12-2009, 01:24 PM
    iCandiBallPythons
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    are you using any type of heating/lighting device?
  • 02-17-2009, 12:19 PM
    amt021
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    no. no heating or lighting. she has a bean bag that we warm up for her since she has no hair to keep her warm:P
  • 02-17-2009, 12:22 PM
    frankykeno
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    Found this link in Google for you (there were a lot there so I'd suggest checking more out for various ideas). Dry skin on these rats does seem to be a common and fairly easily addressed issue.

    http://www.ehow.com/how_4531482_fix-...-dry-skin.html
  • 02-19-2009, 03:37 PM
    amt021
    Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
    UPDATE: checked brain earlier and her dry skin issue is doing much better thanks so much you guys!
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