UGG! I think my rats have lice...Help!

[mues155]

You might look into diatomaceous earth as a treatment. It is a mechanical treatment as it breaks down the exoskeletons. It is low toxicity and could be washed off before feeding if need be. It might not be great for pinkies as it is very dehydrating but adults and juvies should be fine.

Awesome thank you, I will look into that.

Wipe down an adult mice you suspect of having lice with a wet towel and see what you find. I'd even try a special lice comb to see if you can comb any out to confirm they're lice before beginning treatment.
Best of luck. Keep us updated.

Ill have to do that to all the rats and make sure every cage is infested, which im 99% sure they would be. I rotate one male per females so Im sure they all need treatment.

Get a can of Provent a Mite and treat the cage when you clean the bedding. Should get rid of them if not might need to look for some animal lice sprays.

Thank you! I will look into that!

thanks guys for the quick replys

[mues155]

Heres a pic you can clearly see a few lice in the pic. Theres a HUGE louse under the ear of the rat pup on the left....just makes me mad I hate bug problems..