If you don't have access to non-shaving bedding material then use newspaper or paper towels and change the cage daily. Have your rat examined by a vet to determine what the illness is and if your rat will need antibiotics or additional treatment. The Pet Shop Is currently under development we hope to have it up by the new year. A rats four front teeth continuously grow. Rodents need wood chips or blocks to grind their teeth down.
Rats have poor eyesight, especially the pink eyed varieties.