| Subject | Date Asked |
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| how many rats should i get? | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I'm 14 and i want to buy rats but i don't think ill be able to look after 2, i don't want my rat to ...
A: Well you may not like my answer but I would suggest none at this time. If you have little time to ...
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| mixing squirrel,rats,and guinea pigs | 11/15/2009 |
Q: can these three groups be raised together in one large cage. all are females except the squirrel. i ...
A: This would be all determined on if they get along. You need to introduce them and see if they can be ...
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| wood question on chinchillas | 11/10/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if birch and oat were safe woods to chew on. I have been looking at breeders ...
A: Everything that I have learned about Chinchilla is against Birch as a safe wood. To be on the safe ...
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| Chinchilla squirted pee at newborn baby | 11/5/2009 |
Q: One of our first time mother chins, squirted pee at her own baby. The baby is only 2 weeks old and ...
A: This is territorial for some Chinchillas and relays being in charge or dominant. She knows that he ...
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| Chinchilla had a seizure | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My chincilla had a seizure after running around he is 5 years old, what should I do, can I help him?
A: Seizures can be a lot of different things. It can be a one time thing from over excitment or ...
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| Winter White Female | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have 2 winter white female hamsters and one of them was running in my hand and she completely ...
A: This is a sign of a gift. Being comfortable enough with you that she feel safe with her food. Most ...
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| hamsters and dwarf hamsters | 10/18/2009 |
Q: can i put a hamster with a dwarf hamster?
A: The answer is yes, but males are easier to house then females. What you need to do is make sure ...
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| Rat breeding | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it was posable to crossbreed Afraicn fur rat with the common house pet rat? or if ...
A: Their real name is Natal Multimammate Mouse. I researched for a long time and found no indication ...
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| baby mouse | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a baby mouse that my daughter got from a pet store yesterday. He is very small but did have ...
A: Well what is mainly important is that he stay warm. If that means placing the cage nearer a heating ...
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| guinea pigs | 10/11/2009 |
Q: my guinea pig hasn't been eating his food or drinking his water, could you help me?
A: Guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help and can decline extremely quickly. While it ...
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| rat | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have a pet rat in my bedroom, but I have the flu and am staying in bed. Is it possible for me to ...
A: It is ***impossible*** to give your cold to your rats. Rats cannot pick up the human cold virus, and ...
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| Pet Mouse | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I just got a pet mouse from a pet shop 3 or 4 days ago. The tank smells really bad even when I ...
A: Firs you may wish to change his food to something different to make sure it is not an intestinal ...
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| my chinchilla is ill please help! | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i have noticed a dramatic change from eating less. i change his cage every week and feed when bowl ...
A: Chins dont usally need their teeth filed as long as they have something to chew on like chew toys, ...
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| Skin issues with guinea pigs | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have 6 great guinea pigs. 5 of them are from the same family. I adopted a female for my neutered ...
A: Well you did the right thing by changing the bedding to see if it was an allergy. Since that did not ...
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| Sickly Old Rat | 9/30/2009 |
Q: The story: I've been keeping rats for about 2 years now, I started out with two young females named ...
A: Well a rats life span is any where from 2-3 of age. Since she is 2 maybe alittle more she is getting ...
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| Help!!!!! | 9/26/2009 |
Q: So my brother was holding my chinchilla when she jumped out and jumped into the sink and got her ...
A: You just need to dry him off really well. Using a towl or even a blow dryer on low will be fine. ...
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| Science Project | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I'm Jennifer. My frind and I are doing a science fair project about how music affects the behavior ...
A: Here is a good suggestion. You take 3 mice put them in different areas of your home so they cannot ...
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| Chinchilla heatstroke | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I've read your answer that has to do with a Chinchilla having a heatstroke. Mine ran out of its ...
A: I would assume that unless this happens a lot then you are okay with not seeing a vet. Now if it ...
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| Mouse | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My son's pet mouse (Georgie) went lame in the back legs overnight. He's been looking a bit lethargic ...
A: I am sorry to hear about Georgie and hope that he gets better. With him being wet it is most ...
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| Gerbil Babies | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I did ask previously what I could expect from my gerbil when she had her babies. I am not sure by ...
A: I am sorry that you got a "homework answer" that is sent out by my husband when I am sick and backed ...
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| six month chinchilla | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my six month old chin,Her name is Izzy.I noticed her poop is soft not runny ...
A: What you need to do is change the diet. Her digestive system is different and she needs more corse ...
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| chinchilla bald spot | 9/7/2009 |
Q: just yesterday my female chinchilla had a kit.. ididnt even know she was pregnant...anyways when ...
A: A chinchilla kits should be dry within just an hour after birth. It may have a bald spot due to ...
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| rats and guinea pig | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I Have 4 rats and a 1 guinea pig we had 2 guinea pigs but 1 died in feb and we have no plains on ...
A: What you will want to do is clean the cage and provide each rodent with their own home. Then place ...
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| hamsters(the nicest one) | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get a hamster because I've always wanted one for some time now, and I am a first time ...
A: Syrian is the most popular because they are easy to handle, less likely to bite, and more social ...
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| Help with my baby hamster, please! | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Firstly, I'm sorry about the health problems you have at the moment, I wish you a speedy recovery! ...
A: Vaginal discharge such as mucous is an indication for UTI. It is something that untreated can cause ...
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| Roborovski hamsters | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have 2 roborovski hamsters which are now about 1 and a half years old. however recently they have ...
A: Pet stores are not always 100% so you may have babies on the way or out. Usually you will see them ...
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| I don't know what to do about my rats | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have 3 rats, two of them I don't have a problem with, but the youngest is very nervious. She will ...
A: As far as play time there are a number of things you can do with even small space. Playing on the ...
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| Roborovski hamsters | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 roborovski hamsters which are now about 1 and a half years old. however recently they have ...
A: Well the making nest would definitely explain the pregnancy idea along with the other symptoms. ...
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| Lethal Guinea Pig | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 day old lethal guinea pig. He is blind deaf and has missing teeth, but we hand feed him ...
A: I would recommend that if you do not know how to trim the teeth that you allow a vet to do so just ...
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| Lethal Guinea Pig | 8/14/2009 |
Q: We have a 3 day old lethal guinea pig. He is blind deaf and has missing teeth, but we hand feed him ...
A: Lethal guinea pigs are most commonly known to have blindness,missing teeth,lack of color in their ...
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| Ferret ate soap... | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My two ferret magically got ahold of a bar of neutrogena face soap and may have ingested some of it. ...
A: To be on the safe side you need to call poison control to make sure that it will cause no side ...
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| Mouse Cheeping | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My mouse Jellybean is making a cheeping noise like a bird. She today started making it a lot today. ...
A: Most mice make a chirp or squeak type sound when they talk or as a warning of something bothering ...
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| Chinchilla heat stroke | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My chinchilla just had a heatstroke about 3 or 4 hours ago. and i put him under cool water, and ...
A: As a way of trying to release heat from their bodies, they will stretch out and lay on their sides, ...
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| chinchilla hurt | 7/28/2009 |
Q: we came home today and found our chin with his leg caught in the bars of his cage. we have had him ...
A: I am not familiar with using an over the counter medicine with Chinchillas but I found a website ...
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| Hamster energy | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I had my hamster for about a year now and recently seen a change in his behavior. Usually he sleeps ...
A: Hamsters are funny little creatures. With rodents of any kind it is hard to tell what is normal vs ...
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| rabbit | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Lop Ear Rabbit and now that I'm 10, my mum has let me look after her. Because I'm still at ...
A: It is nice to know that you wish to make your Loppy so happy. There are lots of things that you can ...
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| chinchilla terracotta | 7/28/2009 |
Q: i have a terracotta pot that i bought from big lots that hasn't been used, so no plants or dirt in ...
A: There are many bedding options out there, but not all are appropriate for chinchillas. For example, ...
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| chinchilla terracotta | 7/27/2009 |
Q: i have a terracotta pot that i bought from big lots that hasn't been used, so no plants or dirt in ...
A: Well being that it is all natural it should be safe for your pet Chin to play/hide in. If he chews ...
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| Mice sick? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have 2 pet mice in the same cage. I've been noticing some yellow sticky stuff on the top shelf i ...
A: If it is noticeably not urine, then the other option to look into would be either yellow diarrhea or ...
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| Sick rat? | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a hairless rat who suffers a bit from allergies but has been healthy up until a day ago. My ...
A: If your rat has runny eyes, often seen as tears, this can be quite a worrying sight indeed. It may ...
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| my hamsters gender | 7/24/2009 |
Q: when i first got my hamster the man did not know the sex of it so i decided to say it was a boy but ...
A: Well this is quite a predicament. What I can tell you that a female has her anal and vaginal area ...
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| Chinchilla care | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have recently adopted a 4 month old chinchilla. He is a bit scared of us and I find that on his ...
A: * Hang Out with them During Play Time. If you sit in the room and watch your chinchilla play and ...
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| Hamster | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My hamster sleeps more than 12 hours. Is that normal for an hamster ? He is 4 months old.
A: Hamsters being mostly nocturnal sleep usually 12-14 hours in a 24 hour period. If a hamster is sick, ...
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| Skinny Chinchilla | 7/6/2009 |
Q: The facility I work for has 3 chins that I care for, a mom and her twin daughters. The mom is of ...
A: It is recommended to feed Chin's either Chinchilla food/pellets or a diet of fruit and veggies. ...
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| Hedgehog orphans | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have been taking in hedgehogs over the past 5 years and recieved a call 2 weeks ago about 5 ...
A: I always understood that they should never be given milk. The recommendation is always as you did ...
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| What pet ? | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I'm kinda very confused about what to get as a pet a guinea pig, hamster etc... ??? (Gerbils are ...
A: If you are looking for a pet that is not going to shed a lot you are going to want to get a hamster ...
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| female dumbo rats behavior | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Why does our rat seem agitated? She runs around her cage alot, is in her wheel almost all night, ...
A: There are many reasons she can be more active or jumpy. One can be related to being in heat. When ...
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| Geronimo The Gerbil | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a young gerbil called Geronimo. He is skinny, fast and shy, with unusual colours. Recently ...
A: Their is eye issue with gerbils since they tend to burrow and play digging in sand and bedding. Many ...
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| my hamster died giving birth? | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i had a russian dwarf hamster for about 2 months now and i went up to my room and found her on her ...
A: I am sorry to learn that your pet passed away. It is very difficult when something you cannot ...
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| Rats | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I recently got two female rats (Ducky and Timon) from the pet shop. They are in a large wire bird ...
A: Until you can go to a vet just keep any eye on her as far as eating and drinking. That is your big ...
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| rat or ferret | 6/28/2009 |
Q: the rats were extremely un socialable and one bit and had a strange seizure well i also cared for a ...
A: I can give you advice on different animals and you can decide what is right for you. My best ...
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| Rats | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I recently got two female rats (Ducky and Timon) from the pet shop. They are in a large wire bird ...
A: Well the good thing is they are eating and drinking well. It is always a tell tell sign when the ...
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| rat birth | 6/24/2009 |
Q: my ray squeaks is having a very weird birth this time.idk what it is but there is something very odd ...
A: That is something that I cannot answer. This follows into what you know is best since you are there. ...
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| kidney/bladder stones | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 3yr old male guinea pig, under the vet at the moment. He wasn't urinating normally, small ...
A: Well there you go most would say more calcium but in you case your guinea pig isnt taking it well. ...
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| kidney/bladder stones | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 3yr old male guinea pig, under the vet at the moment. He wasn't urinating normally, small ...
A: What you need to ask your doctor is what is the under lying cause. Many guinea pigs dont tolerate ...
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| Chinchilla - Vets | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I just got a Chinchilla a week ago, she was born in the beginning of March, so she's still a little ...
A: Well when I go the vet I always take a sample of their food to show the vet and as a treat for the ...
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| My guinea pig won't eat or drink. | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old guinea pig. She has 3 lumps. One on her rearend. Another on her shoulder and ...
A: Lumps can be a number of things including cancer, large infected zit, many things. What is a concern ...
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| mouse pups | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My doe just had babies Monday and I wanted to know how soon I could start handling the little guys ...
A: If your mouse is a new mother I would suggest waiting at least 4-5 days. This give her plenty of ...
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| squeaking hamster | 6/20/2009 |
Q: my hamster is female about 2 years old eating well very active but when asleep making strange noises ...
A: This is either snoring...yes they can snore, or dreaming. Many hamsters do this and it is normal. As ...
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| Life Cycle of albino mice | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about the life cycle of albino mice... and a book on them that you would ...
A: Mice live to be 1-3 yrs of age. Doesn't matter the color it is all based on health. As far as a book ...
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| hairless rat? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I bought a hairless rat from the pet store a few weeks ago. In the store they only had male rats ...
A: Well you may have what is referred to as a fugus rat. These rats are patchy and most often have hair ...
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| my degu is pregnant | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I'm a amateur breeder this is my first time, I've read everything i need to know about breeding but ...
A: I was unable to find anything that gave detailed information on degu labor signs. I found lots of ...
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| Guinea pig biting | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My guinea pig bites me if I pick up his poop. I heard that guinea pigs don't bite people so I'm ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by unable to get to your guinea pig. However it is rare but not totally ...
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| Can A Mother And Son Hamster Mate? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I Feel Embarrassed To Ask Thisif a female hamster gives birth to a male hamster could the male and ...
A: Never be embarrassed to ask a question, how can you learn without questions? A male hamster can ...
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| nursing guineapigs and mites | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My guinea pigs during pregnancy have suffered with mites, I would normally treat them with spot on ...
A: You can't give a nursing mother anything to kill the mites as that will harm the babies. Try and ...
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| Question ABout Hamster Mating? | 6/14/2009 |
Q: i have a Roborovski Male Hamster and a Female Siberian Hamster and i was wondering if they could ...
A: You generally would breed hamsters according to their specific breed ie Breeding only Syrian ...
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| rats | 6/13/2009 |
Q: i am considering getting a pet rat for the family including my two lovely children of 9 an 7, i was ...
A: Jenny cages are really nice cages. You can even use ferret cages like I do. Rats of course love to ...
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| Dwarf Hamsters Breed???? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: i have two Russian Dwarf Hamsters they were in the same cage when i got them from a friends but ...
A: Hamsters are known to bleed during mating. If there is no open wounds then just clean the cage and ...
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| pet rat | 6/12/2009 |
Q: i just recieved a rat from a friend who was looking to get rid of him. i looked pet rats up on the ...
A: Pet rats are all different just like people they are all different in personality. My rat is very ...
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| Rats | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I recently got two female rats (Ducky and Timon) from the pet shop. They are in a large wire bird ...
A: It is hard to say why Timon isn't eating that much. Maybe she is not a big eater of Ducky is ...
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| Chinchilla breeding | 6/9/2009 |
Q: How old does a chinchilla have to be to breed? To breed safely? Me and my friend Kat have ...
A: So I dont miss any questions I will do this in a question and answer format and hope that is okay ...
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| Pregnant Chinchilla! | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired 2 chinchillas, and found out that the female is pregnant. What do I need to to ...
A: First you need two cages for each. Make sure they can see each other b/c they may already have a ...
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| Sick Mouse | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I had 2 female mice in the same cage together but just recently I realized that they weren't getting ...
A: Separating is a great first step. Make sure that she is drinking and getting lots of good vitamins ...
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| mice illness | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i have mice and yesterday i noticed that one of my male mice has a whiteness inside his left eye. i ...
A: There are a number of things that it can be or that can cause this issue. First off you will most ...
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| chinchillas | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I need a list of foods that they can eat other than the food you buy at the pet stores. more natural ...
A: To save time what I am going to do is give a great website that give a list of foods including what ...
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| mice | 5/13/2009 |
Q: 1 week later i went in to the same pet shop and brought another mouse, when i got her home i ...
A: Well if one mouse had a respiratory issue like cold/flu ect then yes that can be passed on to the ...
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| mice | 5/12/2009 |
Q: 1 week later i went in to the same pet shop and brought another mouse, when i got her home i ...
A: This is a tricky issue being that I cannot be positive what may have killed them. With all that you ...
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| Mouse's Eye | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I bought five female mice for a school project, I am keeping them all in the same cage with one dish ...
A: There are a number of reasons her eye may be swollen. She may have scratched it with her nail, she ...
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| Guinea pig problems | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Two days ago whilst feeding my 5 year old male guinea pig i noticed his back legs where dragging ...
A: Well I can give suggestions as to the issue but of course your vet is more able to know the ...
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| Naming | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I'm getting 3 rats for my boys (3) they'll probably be the same color how do I differentiate the ...
A: You can try these ideas if you wish to get the same color pet rats. I would however get different ...
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| Chinchilla ate part of my keyboard | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have a chinchilla she is about 6 months old and very tame i had her running around my room like i ...
A: You are right and their digestive system is sensitive. What you need to do is keep a close eye on ...
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| breeding mice | 5/9/2009 |
Q: do female mice eat their mates? i had two mice a male and a female and i went home and found him ...
A: I only know of two situations where a mouse will eat another. One is if it is the mother and eats a ...
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| Guinea pigs | 5/8/2009 |
Q: We have a pet guinea pig and we have some field mice that are around and some have gotten in the ...
A: Well relations is out. However they shouldnt hurt your guinea pig as far as biting the mouse is just ...
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| Dumbo Rats | 5/6/2009 |
Q: We recently bought a dumbo rat. We had her for 2 weeks when she started getting nippy and gained ...
A: Rats are very good mothers and no matter if they are only "rat" or not mother instincts will kick ...
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| Passing Sickness To Piggy | 5/6/2009 |
Q: For the past week, I have had strep throat. I have held my guinea pig during this time. I have tried ...
A: Archive for the ‘Guinea Pigs’ Category Colds in Guinea Pigs Friday, October 5th, 2007 Guinea pigs ...
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| guinea pigs | 5/4/2009 |
Q: hi dawn i have 3 guinea pigs which are 9 to weeks all male 1 of them keeps trying to mount another 1 ...
A: Although this is seen as sexual behavior when mating, it can also be a sign of dominance towards ...
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| My Guinea Pigs won't go up the stairs | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My guinea pigs have just got a new 2-storey hutch, and they won't go up the stairs. We chased one ...
A: In my own experience I never had a guinea pig that would climb . They always did the same as your ...
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| Un-explained death + new gerbil. | 5/3/2009 |
Q: A few days ago my baby robo hamster (8 weeks old), Tupney Aella Rapunzel Wilson, was found under the ...
A: With being infertile then I see no reason they cant live together. Trying to mate is in any animals ...
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| Breading Chinchilla's | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a male mosaic chinchilla and also have a female black velvet, and female beige, is it safe ...
A: What the rule is to never breed a white to white or tov to tov because that is lethal. This means ...
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| Un-explained death + new gerbil. | 5/2/2009 |
Q: A few days ago my baby robo hamster (8 weeks old), Tupney Aella Rapunzel Wilson, was found under the ...
A: It is hard to tell what may have happen. Since it was her eye make sure there is nothing sticking ...
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| mice | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My mom was worried when one of our two mice had a litter, but the pregnant mouse was taking care of ...
A: Two female mice can be houseed together. It is normal for them to take equal share in raising the ...
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| Rat Sneezing | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a male rat, app 1.5 years old - he has always sneezed a little the whole time we have had ...
A: Rats sometimes have allergies or "cold" like any other animal. What you need to look at is the ...
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| Only one | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I want to get a pet rat (my first) and was wondering exactly how bad is it to not keep them in ...
A: You are right that rodents do like to be with another rodent. However, at this time I have only one ...
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| My 2 Dumbo Rats | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have had 2 female dumbo rats for almost 1.5 years. I got them on the same day at the same place ...
A: There may be something that is making her nervous or upset. With biting her sister she may nee to be ...
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| Russian dwarf hamster | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am currently the proud of owner of 5 Russian dwarf hamsters and one syrian. Yesterday I bought ...
A: If she is eating and drinking fine with no pain I would not worry about it. It maybe from being laid ...
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| Introducing new pets | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old gerbil (Pippin) introduced to a 6 month old gerbil (Yoshi) who are getting along ...
A: Sometimes two rodents just done like one another. So far they only squeak or throw bedding at one ...
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| Very agressive older female rats | 4/25/2009 |
Q: About a month ago I aquire some rats from a friend at work who could no longer care for them due to ...
A: When we come across a rat that bites we always use the "squeak" technique. It is to squeak loud when ...
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| Introducing new pets | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old gerbil (Pippin) introduced to a 6 month old gerbil (Yoshi) who are getting along ...
A: First learn to avoid fating food. Remove it if in comes in the feed. -Sunflower seeds -nuts ...
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| Chipmunks | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what you reccomended for housing a chipmunk? I hear so many varations I wanted to ...
A: As chipmunk grow and change their homes will to. You will need to make it bigger with more to do for ...
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| Science Experiment | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What are some good, fairly short ( 1-2 weeks) science experiments I can do with rodents? ANSWER: I ...
A: Well what you could do, if you have them, is to compare the hamster vs the mouse as to what each ...
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| Science Experiment | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What are some good, fairly short ( 1-2 weeks) science experiments I can do with rodents?
A: I have never done a science fair/project with any rodent, however, I did find this really good ...
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| New Guinea Pig | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I am looking to introduce a new guinea pig to the one I already. When I quarentine the new one ...
A: When you get two guinea pigs you need to separate them first in two different cages. They can be ...
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| My Hamster | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My hamster is a perfectly normal, active Albino ??? hamster. He is never nervous and always seems ...
A: What you have to do is be more patient. He may take a long time to get use to you. Keep doing the ...
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| My Hamster | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My hamster is a perfectly normal, active Albino ??? hamster. He is never nervous and always seems ...
A: Always take a treat with you when you place your hand in the cage. If he still scratches then he may ...
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| Newborn Squirls found in truck glove box | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My husband went to the bank today and when he got out of the truck he saw a red squirl come out from ...
A: To reunite, leave the baby in the exact spot where found (mom won't know to go look anywhere else), ...
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| Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster Help! | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have kept 4 dwarf hamsters, and 3 syrian hamsters, and 2 gerbils before, but I have never had this ...
A: This is normal and means she is afraid at the time. It may take alot of time and work with her. You ...
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| mouse | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Hey, i got a mouse about 3 weeks and hes a great little pet for me, but his ears have been really ...
A: Since you already gave him a bath maybe it is something else that is around causing "allergy". Try ...
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| My Hamster | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My hamster is a perfectly normal, active Albino ??? hamster. He is never nervous and always seems ...
A: Well you've started in the right track of making sure your hands dont smell of food. hamsters ...
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| Is a Chinchilla Right for Me? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a two-story house with a dog. The dog enjoys eating squirrels and rabbits and barks ...
A: I would not recommend getting a Chinchilla with your dog in the same home. Chinchillas need out side ...
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| cat attacked new mouse | 4/21/2009 |
Q: our family cat got inside my daughters room and somehow attacked the mouse while it was inside the ...
A: When a mouse gets into a situation like being harmed or frightened they go into shock. It can kill ...
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| Introducing new pets | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old gerbil (Pippin) introduced to a 6 month old gerbil (Yoshi) who are getting along ...
A: When taking any two new rodents and placing them in the same cage you need to always do the split ...
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| hairless mice | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I recently bought two hairless mice. I live in Fla. and keep them on the back porch in an aquarium. ...
A: Is the hair all over or in spots. It could be a FUNGUS or patchwork rat. They have fur here and ...
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| wild mice babies | 4/19/2009 |
Q: we have just found a wild mouse and 5 babies,we put her in a box with food etc. the mum and 2 babies ...
A: They need milk until the age of 3 weeks. They will have teeth, fur, and be moving about with open ...
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| guinea pigs | 4/19/2009 |
Q: i have 2 guineapigs i wastold they were bot males 1 of them hasbecome quite chubby howdoyoutell if ...
A: Sexing can be done at ANY age and is quite simple. For males you can press in the private area to ...
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| why is my mouse bleeding | 4/18/2009 |
Q: i have both a male and a female mouse in the same cage. yes i know they will mate which im ok with ...
A: There are several reasons a mouse may have this happen. Most commonly we would look as miscarriage. ...
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| Injured mouse | 4/18/2009 |
Q: my cat got a small mouse. I got her free and she seems ok, except for an injury on her forehead. I ...
A: Here are some things that you can safely use on the mouse to promote healing and relieve pain. ...
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| newborn rodent | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter found a 2 3/4 inch rodent 2 days ago. It appeared to be newborn. It is dark gray with ...
A: One type of rat called the Manx has either a short tail or no tail at all. They are like the Manx ...
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| newborn rodent | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter found a 2 3/4 inch rodent 2 days ago. It appeared to be newborn. It is dark gray with ...
A: He definately looks like a baby rat. I am sorry that I didnt not know about using the incubator for ...
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| Male pig smell | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what the horrible smell is that comes from my male guinea pigs bottom, the other ...
A: That is a good question. I researched this and only found one article that referred to having smegma ...
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| Previous Question regaurding my pet mouse | 4/14/2009 |
Q: A couple days ago I sent you a question about my pet fancy mouse. I got an e-mail saying that you ...
A: I am sorry that I didnt get your message before. I appreciate you taking the time to rewrite me and ...
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| newborn rodent | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My daughter found a 2 3/4 inch rodent 2 days ago. It appeared to be newborn. It is dark gray with ...
A: Without a picture I am unable to tell what you may have. I know here we have moles that end up on ...
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| Pet Rats (Temperary itchy skin) | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have had pet rats since the mid 1980's. My question is, when I handle them - they make my skin ...
A: It is been found that people can be allergic to rats just as some are to just dogs or just cats. ...
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| Roborovski Mother? | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I'm really worried about my Roborovski Hamster Mother who had her first litter of five pups but ate ...
A: Girl well with with the parents being Vlad and Rasputin how does either of these sound... -Rapunzel ...
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| Male pig smell | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what the horrible smell is that comes from my male guinea pigs bottom, the other ...
A: There are several reasons for this. Since he is neutered there has to be another reason .Guinea ...
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| Gerbils | 4/11/2009 |
Q: What materials can I use to safely and securely tie climbing structures like a coconut shell to the ...
A: It is like a regular plastic zip tie only it is metal. I am not sure of fitting through the top ...
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| Second Guinea Pig? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old guinea pig and right now I am a freshmen in high school and I don't have as ...
A: Guinea pigs like to be in pairs like most rodents. They will get depressed and lonely if left alone ...
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| Hamster ilness | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My hamster has a bubble near his butt on his under-side. He is 7 months old and is big for a silky ...
A: Sounds to me that if it looks yellow it may be getting infected. I wouldnt recommend give the ...
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| Hamsters vs Rats | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Are hamsters and rats related??
A: Hamsters and Rats are both in the same category as rodent or also called Cricetinae and sub category ...
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| Roborovski Mother? | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I'm really worried about my Roborovski Hamster Mother who had her first litter of five pups but ate ...
A: Who said too many follow ups? I NEVER mind any questions or return inquires that is why I signed up. ...
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| Gerbils | 4/10/2009 |
Q: What materials can I use to safely and securely tie climbing structures like a coconut shell to the ...
A: Since gerbils and all rodents like to chew it is always best to stay away from plastics, ropes, ...
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| Robo babies, Gerbil trauma, Guinea Pigs? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry if I'm asking too much at the same time. I have 3 Robo hamsters, 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits and ...
A: Q)What do I do about the mother? A) I cant say there is much to do. She has to take her own course. ...
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| rats | 4/9/2009 |
Q: i have 2 rats one is rather young and the other is nearly one year old, the older one (remi) keeps ...
A: Lets address the blood and sneezing first. What you need to first look for in rats is how they are ...
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| Robo babies, Gerbil trauma, Guinea Pigs? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry if I'm asking too much at the same time. I have 3 Robo hamsters, 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits and ...
A: I have had many guinea pigs and never neutered any of them. I kept the males and female separate. I ...
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| Will my rat be lonely? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have 2 rats- Ronnie and Reggie. I had to have Ronnie put to sleep last night, he had cancer and ...
A: Since rats are social and in need of being with another or a lot of attention it may be lonely. ...
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| pet rats | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my daughter has a pet rat that she has since very young, he used to be very people friendly but now ...
A: There are different reasons that this may be happening and with the multiple reasons comes with ...
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| Robo babies, Gerbil trauma, Guinea Pigs? | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry if I'm asking too much at the same time. I have 3 Robo hamsters, 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits and ...
A: Since you have many questions I will answer each one at a time so I dont miss any and I hope that ...
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| need advice for pregnant mouse | 4/5/2009 |
Q: i have a black female that is pregnant and due any day. my question is would it hurt if she was in a ...
A: During the time of pregnancy and birth it is always better to have your mouse in her own cage. This ...
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| my 2 male rats scratching | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am growing really concerned about my two male rats which keep scratching. They are both coming up ...
A: I am glad to hear that you are trying different things inorder to help your pets. Since you elimated ...
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| Chinchilla | 3/14/2009 |
Q: hope you can help, I've got a female chinchilla, I've only had her for one week and the walls in my ...
A: Chinchillas sometimes display what is known as anti-social behavior if they feel that they are being ...
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| Chinchilla's | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Dawn - I'm looking into maybe getting a chinchilla, I wanted to know if it's better to get one or ...
A: No I mean time to play in the house. For instance in the living room or some area you designate. ...
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| sick hamster, please help! | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I noticed a week ago that my hamster is having a hard time getting around(he falls to one side or ...
A: Remember that hamsters only live two be 2-3 yrs old so there is some different suggestions for what ...
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| Chinchilla's | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Dawn - I'm looking into maybe getting a chinchilla, I wanted to know if it's better to get one or ...
A: Remember some key things when you are looking to Chin's as pets: -They need outside time -They need ...
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| My mouse keeps sneezing. | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a female albino mouse. Well I think she is albino..white with pink eyes, anyway. She has been ...
A: I am sorry I have a habit of writing rat instead of mice. I would separate them if you can to ...
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| drawf dormouse | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if you can tell me what nutrients do they have and from what part . i mean i ...
A: I am not sure exactly if I understand your question since I do not know what brand of food you are ...
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| My mouse keeps sneezing. | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female albino mouse. Well I think she is albino..white with pink eyes, anyway. She has been ...
A: Rats sometimes have allergies or "cold" like any other animal. What you need to look at is the ...
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| hamster scabs | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a lovely little hamster with a very gentle nature but a few days ago we noticed ...
A: Ross thanks for taking the time to ask me your question and for using allexperts. I am sorry to hear ...
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| Territorial behaviour in chinchillas | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a very frustrating situation and thought you might be able to help me since you must have ...
A: Now when you are talking about Chinchilla's these animals tend to be more solitude animals and that ...
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| Sick Gerbil | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My name is Ashley and I have a sick Gerbil. I went home on my lunch break and he is just laying in ...
A: Gerbils and a lot of rodents like to chew on all kinds of things like cloth, plastic, wood. You name ...
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| chinchilla | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 5yr old female chinchilla. The tips of her ears no longer have a smooth edge, they have a ...
A: As you know Chinchilla ears are easily hurt because they are so large and paper thin. Here are some ...
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| guinea pig health | 2/25/2009 |
Q: We took our male guinea pig Murphy in to have him fixed so we could house him with our 2 females. He ...
A: Guinea pigs like most rodents are very good at hiding their illnesses until it is critical. It is ...
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| new rats? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: we recently lost a rat because she got outdoors and we could not find her. we had 2 rats at that ...
A: it is okay to introduce another rat into the mix as long as you take it slow. First you want to keep ...
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| rat behaviour | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Me and my partner got 2 rats about 3 weeks ago and they are both fairly tame now, we let one run ...
A: It sounds to me like that is just her "personality".All rats are different just as people and some ...
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| HAMSTER - MASTCELLS | 2/13/2009 |
Q: MY HAMSTER OF 1.5 YRS HAS DEVELOPED A LUMP ON HER FOOT,, IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS MASTCELLS... WE HAVE ...
A: Garlic isn't poisonous just hard on their kidney's. However you are not talking about them eating ...
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| Baby Mice | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i mouse has gave birth to 9 babie's 4 days ago. They all seem ok, although when the nest was open ...
A: It is quite a shock to see a rodent with half eaten babies. Unfortunately a lot of animals including ...
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| Hamster Blister | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Our dwarf hamster, "Oreo" has a red blister on her back foot. We put a paper towel on it and a puss ...
A: What you want to look at first is her cage. Is it wire or is there bedding? Wire cages are not good ...
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| my rabbit is sick | 2/9/2009 |
Q: My rabbit is over 2 years old and he started to get a cold about 2 months ago but it has gotten ...
A: Rabbits are great at hiding an illness until it is serious as a instinct for being prey. What you ...
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| Mystery ailment for rat | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend recently came home to find her pet rat curled up in the fetal position and not moving. ...
A: Your rat is: hunched up, lethargic, listless, huddling in a corner, coat staring (fluffed up and ...
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| Rats bite | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have two female rats. I got them both from the pet store and they have the same problem. They are ...
A: Homeopathy: Homeopathy is a wonderful tool when dealing with behavioral and health problems in your ...
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| pet mouse | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My friend is having me watch his pet mouse for the winter (it gets to around 40 in his house at ...
A: Answer Eye problems are common in mice. It sounds like an infection so your vet should ...
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| Rats bite | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have two female rats. I got them both from the pet store and they have the same problem. They are ...
A: Rats are all different and there are always things you cannot do around them because it makes them ...
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| rats | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I bought a rat two days ago and he's been sneezing and has had for two days a small amount of blood ...
A: If the rat is sneezing more than usual, listen closely to his/her breathing. If the nasal passages ...
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| I have 4 cats and want to chinchillas | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have 4 cats and want 2 chinchillas. I keep my cats locked in another room all day and let them out ...
A: Cat and chinchillas can coexist peacefully in the same household under some circumstances. If you ...
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| Gerbils and bathing | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I really want to know if you can bathe gerbils. I have one of my own, and my sister wanted to know ...
A: No, it is not good to give them desert sand to take bath. The idea of chinchilla sand as bath sand ...
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| PLEASE HELP! SICK GERBIL!-- EXPERTS ONLY!! | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Wat Is Wrong With My Gerbil!?!?! She Is Not Eating Or Dirnking Her Eyes Are 2/3 Way Shut And She Can ...
A: Gerbils are robust animals, and with good care and attention may very likely never be ill. However, ...
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| Gerbils and bathing | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I really want to know if you can bathe gerbils. I have one of my own, and my sister wanted to know ...
A: Gerbils are desert animals and don't need baths like in a sink. What you can do if you think they ...
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| Chinchillas and Exotic Vets | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I recently brought my two chinchillas to an exotic vet for the first time. There are four ...
A: It is always good to research and read all you can on your pets. And it is certainly a good thing to ...
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| Flying Squirrels | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a southern flying squirrel.I got her when she was about 2-3 months old.I have had her since ...
A: Flying squirrels make great pets and make great pocket pets as you asked. They need time to bond ...
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| Is my mouse in labor? | 1/29/2009 |
Q: A couple of nights ago I came home from work to find my mouse, Sophia, doing a lot of labored ...
A: I apologize I must have read the question incorrectly. Mouse labor is alot like rats. It is usually ...
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| Is my mouse in labor? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: A couple of nights ago I came home from work to find my mouse, Sophia, doing a lot of labored ...
A: Rat labor can be as quick as 5 minutes, or may take hours. If you see your rat begin to bleed, stay ...
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| rats | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i have a pet rat she is constantly sneezing and has recently started scratching a lot, she also ...
A: I wanted to let you know that it may be something with your pet rat, just as people, that is a ...
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| Guinea Pig and Rabbit | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Recently I noticed that my rabbit seemed depressed and lonely so I decided to get him a friend. At ...
A: First thanks for asking all experts and me, too. In many cases it is said that guinea pigs and ...
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| Mating Mice | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am doing a research project on mice and I have to mate them(don't worry the mice will not be ...
A: Answer to your questions: With mating any rodent it usually takes one 3 sec go and your done. It is ...
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| hamster | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Can you help me with my hamster feeling beeter and happier? ANSWER: Can you explain what it is that ...
A: Hamsters that have not been handled much (and this includes a lot of hamsters sold at pet stores) ...
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| chinchilla | 1/20/2009 |
Q: one of my two chinchillas likes to sleep on her side is that ok? or does this mean something?
A: I am glad to help anytime :) Some Chins like to freak us out and do a lot of odd things. Normally ...
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| What is wrong with my mouse? | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am watching my boyfriends mice this week while he is on vacation and one of them seems very sick. ...
A: I have heard of this disorder that is called "Waltzing". It is when the mouse inner ear becomes ...
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| Hamster health, scabs! ASAP | 1/4/2009 |
Q: O.k, so i have a Syrian hamster he is about 6 months old, and i noticed he has started scratching ...
A: Mites. These common skin parasites often produce no symptoms unless the hamster is weakened from ...
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| my baby mice | 1/3/2009 |
Q: The mouse with the bad eyes I contacted you about before died. I had more mice than him though, ...
A: This is something that you have to do and watch. Basically it is something I cannot for sure say. I ...
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| My Degu isn't doing so well | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My female degu, Rayna, is about 5 years old. She has a bald spot along the side of her face. She ...
A: When you are in this situation and having to wait there are a few things that you can do, however, ...
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| A pregnant mouse | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I got 2 "girl" mice about 3 weeks ago. Now I find out that the younger one is a boy.I brought him ...
A: If she has a stomach like a woman would then you know she is pregnant and the nest kinda gives it ...
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| My two new mice died and I don't know why | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Ten days ago I bought two fancy mice from the pet store for my girlfriend. For a couple days mouse A ...
A: Let me first give some information on mice for you to know. Life span is usually between 4 month ...
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| My mouse's eyes | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I think something is wrong with my mouse. I have read your past answers and you seem to know a good ...
A: I would go ahead and treat the sores but see if they still fight after everything is healed. ...
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| HAMSTER PROBLEMS! MY HAMSTER HAS BLOOD! | 12/4/2008 |
Q: my hamster is peeing blood.what doesthis mean? is it sick or is it getting ready to give birth?
A: The symptoms that a hamster might have bladder stones are tiny drops of bloody urine which may leak ...
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| My mouse's eyes | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I think something is wrong with my mouse. I have read your past answers and you seem to know a good ...
A: There are several reasons why a mouse might itch and lose fur-- mange, ringworm or other fungus-- ...
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| mouse illness | 11/23/2008 |
Q: my mouse seems sick. her heart is constantly beating really fast and you can see it. and she looks ...
A: First off let me inform you that a mouse hear rate is between 500-600 beats per minute @ rest;It is ...
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| Guinea Pig Passing Blood | 9/29/2008 |
Q: One of my guinea pigs has been squeaking quite a lot over the last few days, when he tries to go to ...
A: Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Urinary tract infections are common in guinea pigs. Their short legs ...
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| growth on guinea pig's back | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my guinea pig is about 4 years old and since the past few months we have noticed a growth on his ...
A: Lumps. Guinea pigs will develop harmless fatty tumors, but they also are prone to lymphatic tumors. ...
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| gerbils and guinea pigs | 9/19/2008 |
Q: i have two male guinea pigs and my roomate has a female gerbil. i was wondering if the two could be ...
A: My apologies for the delay in answering :0) First off you must know that they will not be able to ...
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| guinea pig sore wher wee comes out | 9/5/2008 |
Q: one of our guineas has a small sore, at the back of the hole where the wee comes out. It is on the ...
A: On the outside, the guinea pig can be bothered with fleas, mites, lice, and flies. All four ...
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| about guinea pigs | 8/28/2008 |
Q: hey i've got a new guinea pig a week ago .......he's 2 months old and i am unaware about what food ...
A: TRY TO FEED 3 VEGETABLE SERVINGS PER DAY. BE SURE ONE IS SOME TYPE OF LEAFY GREEN. PLEASE, NO MORE ...
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| My Chinchilla . . . | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a grey standard chinchilla Stewie, she is about 1 1/2 yrs old. I had been noticeing she has ...
A: The best way is to pull the mats out by hand. You are going to want to grip the fur at its base with ...
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