my rat i had to take to the vet because mukus came out of her mouth and nose
i sugest take your rat to the vet first, if the vet says there is nothing to do so the shower thing . Also, if you just got her, stress or the new environment may be making him/her sneeze. Allthough, your rat may also have an upper respetory(spell check, lol) infection, rats are prone to those.
There are many reasons why rats may be sneezing. Most of the time, it is an allergy to household dust. If it is constant sneezing, there is more cause for concern.
Here are some of the common reasons for sneezing in rats:
Get the dust out his cage...
You can get a pet rat from most pet stores.
I don't have a pet rat!
Emily Carr had one pet rat.
That isn't blood, the red discharge around your rats nose is called porpythrin. It depends how much there is; porpythrin is normal for rats to have every once in a while; rats also get it around their eyes, too. Don't worry about it unless it appears that your rat's "crying blood" or sneezing red liquid or they have so much on their nose that it's drpping.
It is normal for rats to make various vocalizations when they are happy or excited. These can include squeaks, chirps, or hiccups. As long as your pet rat appears healthy and active, there is likely no need for concern. If you notice any other unusual symptoms or changes in behavior, you may want to consult a veterinarian.
a pet rat can have many health problems my rat actually died from upper respiratory infection
African Pouched Rat.
I think it is not the best idea to have it as a pet, but if you were a really crazy person who would have a snake as a pet you would keep that rat thingy. but anyway a mole rat, my answer would be NO!
Abraham Lincoln had a lot of pets, and some were unusual pets but he did not have a pet rat.
You can leave your pet rat alone for 2 days but it is not advisable; attention is key.
Sure.