{"id":190085,"date":"2023-02-12T05:50:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T05:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/"},"modified":"2023-02-13T10:23:01","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T10:23:01","slug":"is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Is porphyrin in rats normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Is_porphyrin_in_rats_normal\" title=\"Is porphyrin in rats normal?\">Is porphyrin in rats normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_do_you_tell_if_my_rat_has_a_respiratory_infection\" title=\"How do you tell if my rat has a respiratory infection?\">How do you tell if my rat has a respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_long_can_a_rat_live_with_a_respiratory_infection\" title=\"How long can a rat live with a respiratory infection?\">How long can a rat live with a respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_do_you_get_porphyrin_out_of_rats\" title=\"How do you get porphyrin out of rats?\">How do you get porphyrin out of rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Why_do_rats_produce_porphyrin\" title=\"Why do rats produce porphyrin?\">Why do rats produce porphyrin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_much_porphyrin_is_normal\" title=\"How much porphyrin is normal?\">How much porphyrin is normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Is_it_normal_for_rats_to_have_red_eyes\" title=\"Is it normal for rats to have red eyes?\">Is it normal for rats to have red eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_can_I_help_my_rat_with_respiratory_infection\" title=\"How can I help my rat with respiratory infection?\">How can I help my rat with respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_rat_has_pneumonia\" title=\"How do I know if my rat has pneumonia?\">How do I know if my rat has pneumonia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#What_causes_rats_to_get_respiratory_infections\" title=\"What causes rats to get respiratory infections?\">What causes rats to get respiratory infections?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Can_a_rat_survive_a_respiratory_infection\" title=\"Can a rat survive a respiratory infection?\">Can a rat survive a respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_can_I_help_my_rat_with_a_respiratory_infection\" title=\"How can I help my rat with a respiratory infection?\">How can I help my rat with a respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_do_you_treat_porphyrin_in_rats\" title=\"How do you treat porphyrin in rats?\">How do you treat porphyrin in rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Why_do_rats_get_porphyrin\" title=\"Why do rats get porphyrin?\">Why do rats get porphyrin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Is_porphyrin_in_rats_blood\" title=\"Is porphyrin in rats blood?\">Is porphyrin in rats blood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Why_do_rats_secrete_porphyrin\" title=\"Why do rats secrete porphyrin?\">Why do rats secrete porphyrin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Why_is_rat_porphyrin_red\" title=\"Why is rat porphyrin red?\">Why is rat porphyrin red?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Why_do_rats_have_red_tears\" title=\"Why do rats have red tears?\">Why do rats have red tears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Is_a_little_bit_of_porphyrin_normal\" title=\"Is a little bit of porphyrin normal?\">Is a little bit of porphyrin normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#What_causes_elevated_porphyrins_in_urine\" title=\"What causes elevated porphyrins in urine?\">What causes elevated porphyrins in urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#What_does_a_porphyrins_blood_test_look_for\" title=\"What does a porphyrins blood test look for?\">What does a porphyrins blood test look for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#Can_rats_with_red_eyes_see_color\" title=\"Can rats with red eyes see color?\">Can rats with red eyes see color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#What_Colour_eyes_do_rats_have\" title=\"What Colour eyes do rats have?\">What Colour eyes do rats have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#How_long_can_rats_live_with_a_respiratory_infection\" title=\"How long can rats live with a respiratory infection?\">How long can rats live with a respiratory infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal\/#What_causes_respiratory_infections_in_rats\" title=\"What causes respiratory infections in rats?\">What causes respiratory infections in rats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_porphyrin_in_rats_normal\"><\/span>Is porphyrin in rats normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Porphyrin (a red-brown pigment) is <b>a normal secretion produced by the tear gland around rat eyes. When the animal is not grooming, the pigment builds up around the eyes, nose, and on fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_my_rat_has_a_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>How do you tell if my rat has a respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms may include <b>clattering moist breath sounds, labored breathing, gasping, wheezing, chattering, and coughing. Additional symptoms include hunched posturing, a rough coat, appetite, and weight loss, or behavioral change (e.g., nipping, biting, tiredness, avoidance).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-porphyrin\/\">How do I get rid of my dogs porphyrin?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_rat_live_with_a_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>How long can a rat live with a respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the condition is treated early, with the appropriate antibiotics, your rat may live happily for another <b>two to three years. Supportive care, along with keeping your rat&#8217;s environment clean will also be helpful in maintaining its health over a long term.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199703 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-can-a-rat-live-with-a-respiratory-infection.jpg\" alt=\"How long can a rat live with a respiratory infection?\" width=\"1073\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-can-a-rat-live-with-a-respiratory-infection.jpg 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-can-a-rat-live-with-a-respiratory-infection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-can-a-rat-live-with-a-respiratory-infection-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_porphyrin_out_of_rats\"><\/span>How do you get porphyrin out of rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increased porphyrin secretion around a rat&#8217;s nose or eyes occurs in rats due to stress or illness, which is common in rats with respiratory disease. You can <b>clean away the discharge gently with a warm, damp cloth, as it can be irritating and often rats with chronic respiratory disease do not always clean it away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rats_produce_porphyrin\"><\/span>Why do rats produce porphyrin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the rat the Harderian gland produces primarily lipids (fats), along with melatonin and porphyrin, which is <b>thought to lubricate both the eye and nictitating membrane.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_porphyrin_is_normal\"><\/span>How much porphyrin is normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normal Results Total porphyrin levels: <b>0 to 1.0 mcg\/dL (0 to 15 nmol\/L) Coproporphyrin level: x26lt;2 mcg\/dL (x26lt;30 nmol\/L) Protoporphyrin level: 16 to 60 mcg\/dL (0.28 to 1.07 xb5mol\/L)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_rats_to_have_red_eyes\"><\/span>Is it normal for rats to have red eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albino rats can have red tears<\/b> It is a myth that these little animals bleed from their eyes. But occasionally they do secrete an organic compound called porphyrin from a gland near the eye called the Harderian gland. Porphyrin is thought to help protect the eye from light.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_rat_with_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>How can I help my rat with respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Early or Mild Rat Respiratory Infections<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enrofloxacin (Baytril) dosage: 15 mg per kg of body weight, every 12 hours by mouth for 10 to 30 days or.<\/li>\n<li>Doxycycline 5 mg per kg of body weight every 12 hours by mouth for 10 to 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_rat_has_pneumonia\"><\/span>How do I know if my rat has pneumonia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the condition is treated early, with the appropriate antibiotics, your rat may live happily for another <b>two to three years. Supportive care, along with keeping your rat&#8217;s environment clean will also be helpful in maintaining its health over a long term.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_rats_to_get_respiratory_infections\"><\/span>What causes rats to get respiratory infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs include <b>nasal and\/or ocular (eye) discharge in mild infections, and wheezing, coughing, and open-mouth breathing in severe infections (pneumonia). Animals with pneumonia often stop eating and become lethargic.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kcjvH3nZklk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_rat_survive_a_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>Can a rat survive a respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, in rats, <b>when respiratory disease occurs, it is usually present for life. Respiratory signs can clear up with the right treatment; however, in many cases, they will recur, as the organisms causing the infection can be very difficult to eliminate from the respiratory tract.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_rat_with_a_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>How can I help my rat with a respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Early or Mild Rat Respiratory Infections<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enrofloxacin (Baytril) dosage: 15 mg per kg of body weight, every 12 hours by mouth for 10 to 30 days or.<\/li>\n<li>Doxycycline 5 mg per kg of body weight every 12 hours by mouth for 10 to 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_porphyrin_in_rats\"><\/span>How do you treat porphyrin in rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increased porphyrin secretion around a rat&#8217;s nose or eyes occurs in rats due to stress or illness, which is common in rats with respiratory disease. You can <b>clean away the discharge gently with a warm, damp cloth, as it can be irritating and often rats with chronic respiratory disease do not always clean it away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rats_get_porphyrin\"><\/span>Why do rats get porphyrin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Porphyrin (a red-brown pigment) is a normal secretion produced by the tear gland around rat eyes. <b>When the animal is not grooming, the pigment builds up around the eyes, nose, and on the fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_porphyrin_in_rats_blood\"><\/span>Is porphyrin in rats blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The daily total porphyrin excretion of their rats was about 4 y in the urine and about 80 y in the feces. Thomas (18) reported daily excretion of about 100 y of total porphyrin in the urine and feces of rats on a diet of milk and bread.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rats_secrete_porphyrin\"><\/span>Why do rats secrete porphyrin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This gland secretes a mixture of lipids (oils\/fats) and products called melatonin and porphyrin. These secretions function <b>to lubricate the eye and third eyelid, produce pheromones (chemical messages) and help to protect the retina (back of the eye) from ultraviolet (UV) light<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-rats-secrete-porphyrin.jpg\" alt=\"Why do rats secrete porphyrin?\" width=\"1071\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-rats-secrete-porphyrin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-rats-secrete-porphyrin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-rats-secrete-porphyrin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_rat_porphyrin_red\"><\/span>Why is rat porphyrin red?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red tears (chromodacryorrhea) in rats are <b>due to porphyrin pigments secreted by Harder&#8217;s glands and are believed to involve muscarinic mechanisms. Chromodacryorrhea was observed in rats treated with pilocarpine, oxotremorine and neostigmine and this response was blocked by anticholinergic drugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rats_have_red_tears\"><\/span>Why do rats have red tears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rats have glands in their eyes which produce a reddish-brown liquid. It can make them look like they have red tears or a nosebleed. <b>Rats produce more of this liquid if they&#8217;re stressed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_little_bit_of_porphyrin_normal\"><\/span>Is a little bit of porphyrin normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hemoglobin carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. <b>It&#8217;s normal to have a small amount of porphyrins in your blood and other body fluids. But too much porphyrin may mean you have a type of porphyria. Porphyria is a rare disorder that can cause serious health problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_elevated_porphyrins_in_urine\"><\/span>What causes elevated porphyrins in urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increased porphyrin secretion around a rat&#8217;s nose or eyes occurs in rats due to stress or illness, which is common in rats with respiratory disease. You can <b>clean away the discharge gently with a warm, damp cloth, as it can be irritating and often rats with chronic respiratory disease do not always clean it away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_porphyrins_blood_test_look_for\"><\/span>What does a porphyrins blood test look for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acquired porphyria may result from <b>iron or lead toxicity, alcohol use, hepatitis C, HIV, and some medicines. Porphyrins and related chemicals are made in your body as part of the process of making heme. Certain types of porphyria cause these chemicals to pass into your urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rats_with_red_eyes_see_color\"><\/span>Can rats with red eyes see color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Color Vision Rats see in color. They have two types of color cones in the retina; one for detecting blue ultraviolet light and one for detecting shades of green. Their color detection is similar to that of humans, but <b>rats are red-green colorblind, meaning they perceive most shades of red as a generic dark shade<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_eyes_do_rats_have\"><\/span>What Colour eyes do rats have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eye Colors Eye color is another factor that defines a rat&#8217;s variety. Eyes can be <b>black, pink\/red, ruby, or odd-eyed. Ruby eyes refer to eyes that normally show a black color but show a red color under bright light. Odd-eyed rats have one eye that is one color while the other is another.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_rats_live_with_a_respiratory_infection\"><\/span>How long can rats live with a respiratory infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the condition is treated early, with the appropriate antibiotics, your rat may live happily for another <b>two to three years. Supportive care, along with keeping your rat&#8217;s environment clean will also be helpful in maintaining its health over a long term.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_respiratory_infections_in_rats\"><\/span>What causes respiratory infections in rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In mice and rats, respiratory problems are often caused by <b>a type of bacteria called Mycoplasma which can cause many respiratory signs and often leads to chronic respiratory disease. Other infectious agents, such as Pasteurella and Streptococcus bacteria, can also cause pneumonia.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hLs4q4hvzOY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is porphyrin in rats normal?How do you tell if my rat has a respiratory infection?How long can a rat live with a respiratory infection?How do you get porphyrin out of rats?Why do rats produce porphyrin?How much porphyrin is normal?Is it normal for rats to have red eyes?How can I help my rat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-porphyrin-in-rats-normal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190085"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190085"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199705,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190085\/revisions\/199705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}