About Robin Bartlett Expertise I can answer any rat-related questions including feeding, housing, breeding, showing, genetics, health, and behaviour. I am a veterinary assistant and though I cannot answer in-depth health questions I am familiar with the most common ailments and treatments for rats. I have owned rats for 10 years and have been breeding them for 5 and have studied everything about them that I can get my hands on. I currently run my own rat care website at http://careguide.evergreenrattery.com and have been answering rat and other rodent questions via email and IM for several years now.
Experience I am a veterinary assistant who has owned rats for 10 years and bred them for 5. In this time I have learned nearly everything there is to know about rats and continue to study more about them every day. I have been answering rat questions via IM and email for several years now and I am currently ranked #3 on Yahoo! Answers for the best answers in the rodents category.
Organizations RatsPacNW, RMFE
Education/Credentials Though I am a veterinary assistant, I have not gone to college for it. My parents are both vets, and I have grown up with our family business and have learned what I needed to know on the job.
Question Simple question, but do you know where i can find information about showing rats? I live in the San Diego area. I cant seem to find any schedules on my own.
Thank you.
Answer Hmm, I'm not really sure what club is most prevalent in that area. Have you tried the RMCA (http://www.rmca.org)? It looks like they have a California chapter (http://www.rmca-socal.org/) and they may be able to tell you more about shows in the area. I'm afraid that's about all I can offer as far as help, I haven't shown rats in several years and probably won't again. Good luck!
