problems with uris in rats

[vinnie-gecko]

i have 4 rats and 3 of them have had an ongoing problem with a uri for the past year, maybe even longer. ive had them at the vets several times, they have been given medication and then they get better for a little bit, but then it comes back.

they now have a uri again, and i think all of them have lost weight. well except dylan (he needs to go on a diet) but this is what they weigh

Bailey:362 grams
Beezley: 402 grams
Gizmo: 470 grams
Dylan: 690 grams

im just wondering if those 3 are going to have problems with uris for the rest of their lives, they are about 1.5 years old. ive got an appointment with the vets on thursday

 

[katie_]

Rats are VERY prone for upper resp disease. Once they get it, its more likey to reoccure.
You can treat them with antibiotics each time, its a pain in the butt.

 

[Kristi23]

Rats are VERY prone for upper resp disease. Once they get it, its more likey to reoccure.
You can treat them with antibiotics each time, its a pain in the butt.

I agree. I have one from a rescue that was treated for it, but still sneezes a lot (luckily not wet sneezes/congestion). I think she may always be that way. Once in awhile it's allergies and you can use children's benadryl. You can also try a drop of liquid echinacea.