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I have had several pet rats, they make the best rodent pets! Even better than gerbils mice and hampsters. What do you think?
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you r totally right! mice r too timid, rats r just so playfucl, and friendly, i have 2 rats, and i dont think they just make the best rodent pets, THEY MAKE THE BEST PATS EVER!
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I have had rats live with me several times. The last ones where Timmy and Dora, Dora was timmys daughter. They both died do to old age, they where about 4 years old. Timmy went first and we just lost Dora about 4-5 months ago. They do make wonderfull pets!!
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Rats are good
I also used to love my mice, but they don't live very long Hamsters are evil Gerbils are way too fast and hyperactive = |
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help help please my mouse is not long off having babys the problem is that she had a litter about 3 weeks ago and i dont know what to do ( wild mouse got in with our labys and we now have 28 baby and one just have some more today) we now have new cage the wild ones cannot get in now, Do i move the mother or leave her in with her 3 week old babys to give birth
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Wow!!! It sounds like you have a problem. Do you realize how many mice you will end up with if you don't separate the males from the females? You are looking at 100s of mice! I would remove the pregnant mom, let her have her baby's in a separate cage. In the mean time start sexing the others and separating them. Good luck!
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I'd love to keep pet rats some day. But I already have dogs, cats, birds and fish. And my ambition is to keep horses next. And what with a baby on the way! How long do they live?
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bump
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im going to get my first pet rat at the pet shop wat should i look for in a rat
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I find there are differences between males and females. The males can get a bit moody when they come in to maturity and they have huge testicles that secrete on what ever they walk on. My males I always had neutered, that made them much sweeter in nature also taking care of the huge secreting testicles. The females are sweet as pie but they are more prone to tumors. When you go to purchase your pet rat be sure you handle him/her feeling for lumps, be sure the eyes are free of mucous and there is no runny nose this could indicate a respiratory infection. Rats are fun little animals with a lot of energy they need stimulation and they love to roam. They can be taught tricks and if taken care of well they can live up to 4-5 years.
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I have a pet rat. I was only supposed to "Ratsit" for a while. But now he is mine and I would not give him back! I felt so bad for him being stuck in his cage-so took the top off and he has the run of one whole counter in my dining room that I don't use-except for a radio and a tv on it. I made him a shoebox bedroom with a front and back door-he keeps the front door blocked with kleenex...he has his own box of tissues. He is an awesome pet. 3 times he has fell off of the counter and diasppeared...but my very nice pitbull always shows me where the rat is in the morning when we get up. He always heads to one particular closet that I leave the door open a few inches. And I have a ton of blankets in this closet-without the dog (Buzz) to show me where the rat is...I would never be able to find him on my own. Sometimes when the rat is out front on the countertop my pit gets up on his hind legs and they sniff noses a bit. I also have a cat and a weenie dog-they all know they belong here-and no one pet bothers the others. Quite a houseful of pets. A Pit-a Weenie-a cat-and a rat. And we all get along wonderful. When the rat has to go potty he jumps into his cage and does his thing. And then sleeps either in his shoe box or behind the tv. I hope my daughter never does want him back-he is mine!!! Rats are great pets-they don't bite-and they don't pee on you like hamsters and all them other (dirty little) rodents do!!! Love my rat!!! Deb p.s. I work in a nursing home-and most of my residents love it when I bring him to visit!
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I have one rat and one rat only is this a problem? My mom will only let me have one rat! Im worried my little Tootie will be lonely. Tootie is a 8 week old male.
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i currently have 3 ratties and i love them! there adorable..each with their own little personalities and soo intelligent (almost equal to a cats ive heard)...i think there much better then gerbils or hamsters because they just seem to be on a higher level
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yes, it would be in the best interest for your tootie to have a friend because they naturally live in groups and my rats sleep together and groom eachother all the time !
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I have questions about my rats is anyone on rihgt now?
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Hi i have 2 fancey siamice rats and i wonderd if enny 1 else have got the same rats boy or gril
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Hi I have 4 litte rats, and I really like them, I just don't like it when they chew and pee on everything!!!!!!!!!
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I have a pet rat and i am wondering how long it will live for.
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Rats can live for up to about 5 years if cared for properly. When I say cared for properly.... I mean vetting them when they are sick. All my rats lived to be 4-5 years old. Rats are highly prone to tumors all my rats developed them, the females more then the males. I had to have the tumors surgically removed or the rat would have eventually died. You must watch their teeth as well often times they will get to long needing trimming if not trimmed they will not be able to eat. With out the proper care a rats life span is only about 1-2 years maybe if you are lucky they may live to 3 years.
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I agree whole heartedly! I've been bitten by countless hamsters, mice, gerbils, etc., but very rarely by a rat. I've owned rats as pets since third grade and I graduated in 2005. So obviously I've had them a good long while! They make wonderful pets and even get along well with my other animals, such as my chihuahua Tino.
I'll be starting a breeding program here soon to provide wonderful pet rats to Kentucky residents. It is my goal to breed healthy, well socialized rats that will make better companions. = |
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hello everyone =)
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hey guys i just got a new rat yesterday i had rats be for bnut that was a long time ago so i need a little advise??
i havent got him a friend yet but i plan on it.my rats name is shy any ideas for anything?? oh and she doesent seem to like her food i havent seen her eat my old rat loved the stuff any ideason wat i shoul feed her?? = |
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Feed it anything you would eat as well as its normal food and blocked food. I just gave my 3 girls a handful of dog food and OMG they all were hording and usually only Gacie hords the food. baby food is good as well as mixed veggies. Stayaway from to much sugar, acidic foods and iceberg lettuce. 2 of my girls Gracie and Peaches are hairless and Sadie my newest I got for Christmas is a hooded. She is so soft and I think she will be my escape artist. LOL I would give them up for anything.
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i think rats are the best
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I agree the i have had mice hamsters and rats, but rats are the most active and fun loving pet out there! Mice are shy and hamster sleep all day! I currently own 3 rats and am eager to get more.
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do you guys love winie dogs??
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does anyone have a dashound?
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i think that iit is a g....ba...good idea i may think to it my self i like cuze ur talking to a girl who likes spiders plz me i love any any! animale any one what ever it is i love it but not stinky ones
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oh ya and i had a hampster he tried to kill him self i know i know
"no way" way! and then the next day he is dead truly its true but the truth is its not mine its for my brother's friend what ever who cares [poor thing] = |
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i have a fmale rex rat and i really need a name
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How about Roxie? I love that name for a rat.
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my mom and dad iove me.
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i have 4 rats and i love them all 3 girls and one boy. 2 are breeding rats (harold and maude) i think maude is pregnant but im not sure...i wish there was some way to know for sure
any body know any signs? = |
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i cant tell if my rat is pregnant or not. she seems to be getting bigger around the belly but, im still not sure what to think. shes been in a cage with a boy rat for about 2 or 2 and half weeks now. what do ya think?
what should i do? = |
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ya i totally agree igot one yesterday but im not sure if she likes me
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i think my rat is geting ready to have her babies in the next couple of days ^^ im so exsited
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hi
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Lydia be sure to remove the male from the cage because as soon as the female starts birthing it will arouse the male making him want to mate with her.
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Keep in mind The gestation period for a rat is normally 22 days, but can vary from 21 to 23 (and maybe even to 25)
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i like cake
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Lindalu,
My angle baby has a respiratory infection and is on antibiotics but still has the nose bleed. We have not been able to figure out what is causing her to get sick. This is her third one in 8 months. I am very careful about bedding and cleaning her cage and she has free run of the house most of the time that I am home (she never leaves the linoleum kitchen floor so it is no big deal) do you have any ideas? None of the other animals are getting sick either so do you think that maybe she is just suffering from a weak immune system? = |
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Cheri what kind of bedding are you using? Never use pine or cedar it can be deadly to small animals. Also you mentioned you allow it to roam free on your linoleum floor, is the floor new? The glue that is used to adhere the linoleum to the floor can also cause infection. Keep in mind any air fresheners such as candles and air sprays can also cause a problem for small animals. Another cause I have seen for respiratory problems is that the rat is in a tank, unlike a cage a tank will hold the ammonia from the urine causing the rat to inhale it.
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I have 2 fancy rats, 1 dumbo and 1 rex and I noticed lately when I pick them up I get little bumps on me can anyone tell me what this is
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I never heard of any one getting bumps on their hands after handling a rat. I only assume you mean your hands. What do the bumps look like are they itchy, small, large?
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Baba I have been doing some online research about rat allergies and I did find that the urine from the rat can cause a mild hand rash. I also found a message board that is specifically about rats. Good luck!
http://www.ratforum.com/Forums.html = |
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i would love one but i have 7 dogs and 3 cats and my dogs even kill mice and rats so i cant have one lol but they are cool
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Hey id just got a hammster today and id don't know its is girl or a male can you please email mail me back hey please email me back about my hammster its brucekepke@comcast.net
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I LOVE HAMSTERS AND RATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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how big are male pet rats suppossed to get?
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I am a first time rat owner. Flower is a female, and she has this odd habit of coming up to me and opening her mouth around the tip of my finger. She'll do this when she's just walking around on the couch and I'm sitting there. She'll walk up to me and look as if she's biting me, but she applies no pressure. It just freaks me out, because I don't know what she is doing and why she's doing it. My neighbor suggested that it could be a love bite. If that makes any sense. Help Please! I want to make sure it's nothing, because I essentially bought her for my 3 year old daughter. I just have more contact with her than she does. I, of course take care of her, and try to make sure she's getting the proper outside of her cage time with us. I just don't want her to bite me or my child or anyone in the family for that matter.
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MY DOG JUST HAD 10 PUPPIES 2WEEKS AND 5 DAYS AGO AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHY SHE HASENT BEEN ABLE TO PUT ON HER WEIGHT BACK SHE IS SOO SKINNY AND IM SCARED TO WALK HER BECAUSE PEOPLE CAN CALL THE HUMAN SOCIETY.. SHE EAT [[ALOT]]... RIGHT AFTER SHE EATS SHE GOES TO THE BATHROOM... IS THAT NORMAL???
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help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i just got a new rat shes soooo cute
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newratmomma
Thats sweet! I have not yet got another rat, although I do love them they can be work at times. The ones I had in the past I would take them with me when I went out I was even able to teach them to do tricks. At this time in my life I don't have the time to care for one, so I will wait to get another one until I have more time. You enjoy your new friend they are friendly smart little animals. = |
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my rat has brown dandruff kind of stuff on him. what is it?
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Ariel,
Hmmm...brown dandruff ? Is it all over him/her, or in one specific area? = |
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