Rat mites

[monk90222]

Not particularly feasible in a large rat colony though.

I have some of these Invermectin syringes if you need them Jamie...

[lord jackel]

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5

That is the link to the "flying insect kit" that I use in my garage/rat room.
I had a mite problem from one bag of petco aspen...Since I started using this spray (every 15 min) I have no mites or actually insects in general in there....

This is the same thing I am using (mentioned in my earlier posts)...Awesome product.

[monk90222]

This is the same thing I am using (mentioned in my earlier posts)...Awesome product.

I agree. I even put the deoderizer can in to it in the winter when the bugs are all gone...

[lord jackel]

I agree. I even put the deoderizer can in to it in the winter when the bugs are all gone...

Never tried that...good idea I will have to try it this year.

[jglass38]

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5

That is the link to the "flying insect kit" that I use in my garage/rat room.
I had a mite problem from one bag of petco aspen...Since I started using this spray (every 15 min) I have no mites or actually insects in general in there....

Look at the big brain on Charlie! Thanks bud. I am going to order one of these now just to have. I have some flies in the rat room since the AC unit isn't sealed particularly well. Also that little mite problem.

[Reptilian]

Where do you get Frontline in a spray? I've only heard of the drops...

[Freakie_frog]

Be careful there Jamie I use those in the barn in a smallish room it would be very potent.

[Fearless]

From what I have read on pet rat sites, the best treatment is "Revolution" for cats or kittens. Not sure how it compares to frontline, but it's supposed to be very safe for the rats and it stays in their system for 30 days so it breaks the 3 week life cycle of mites.

My adult rats are pets so I don't mind using such treatments on them. I have 2 males that are seriously mite infested. I didn't realize it was mites and it didn't seem so bad before, but it's pretty serious now. I've ordered Revolution and am just now waiting for it to get here in the mail from Australia. Requires a prescription here but apparently they can ship it from Australia without a prescription. 1 drop between the ears/back of neck and that should take care of it.

If you do have mites you should treat all the rats as they probably all have them, showing symptoms or not. If you only treat the ones showing symptoms the mites will just hang out on the others and re-infect the treated ones after the treatment wears off.

www.petshed.com

Revolution can be obtained here without a prescription, you must get it from the local vet but he doesnt need to even see the animal. I used to work for this vet and he did several clinical tests on it before it was actually available and appears to be very effective on controlling parasites but not sure how it would do with ingestion in a snake cuz a tiny bottle will stay in the animal for at least 30 days before it needs to be reapplied.

[Flagg]

Revolution can be obtained here without a prescription, you must get it from the local vet but he doesnt need to even see the animal. I used to work for this vet and he did several clinical tests on it before it was actually available and appears to be very effective on controlling parasites but not sure how it would do with ingestion in a snake cuz a tiny bottle will stay in the animal for at least 30 days before it needs to be reapplied.

Maybe if you know the vet, but I doubt any of the vets around here would just sell it to someone off the street without forcing them to bring in the pet for a visit.

[littleindiangirl]

What are the symptoms of mites on a rat? I know in kittens and dogs they are found mostly in the ears, or around that area. What am I really looking for?