Yes Amoxicillan and Clavamox is common to use with rodents. It can cause diahrrea but it's good for fighting off secondary infections or to help with scratches and absceses if they aren't too bad. Baytril like YLL said is more common for severe infections like Myco, wounds etc. If you do use Amoxi-drops or Clavamox you can give the rat active cultured yogurt to help his digestion.


If it is something contagious there is NO reason to seperate them, as if one has it there is a very good chance they all do! He could also be sneezing from allergies to bedding or things int he air as well. It's not good to seperate them unless you have to, especially since they are bucks they could start fighting once the boy is put back in with the others. Rats are very social and like to have friends. Some rats are very prone to Myco outbreaks so there is a good chance he could just be having an outbreak but the other ratties have stronger immune systems. I have one rat here, Bandit who has to be treated about every two months with Baytril. He has BAD flareups and it will one day claim his life.