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| I just got a pet rat and i'm confused. | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I got a female rat.She's the first rat i have ever had and i need help.Before i got her i did alot ...
A: sorry for the late response I have been very ill, some rats just dont have in interest in toy, no ...
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| mices | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have two mices? One is boy and one girl. Is raising mice like dogs. You can name them and they ...
A: Well, First off, Mice and dogs are not similar. Mice may learn their name but I have found rats tend ...
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| pet rat illness | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a albino rat that I purchased from a reptile shop in which they feed the rats to snakes. I ...
A: I cant be sure what you rat has exactly with out being there, but he diffidently needs to bee seen ...
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| Cat has brought in a baby rat or mouse | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Last night I interrupted my cat holding with what I thought was a mouse. As usual, mouse seemed ...
A: It may had been in shock and that could have been why it was so slow to start going. I doubt it is ...
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| my boys wont stop fighting | 9/1/2009 |
Q: i have two male rats around about 6 months old. i got them from a rat breeder and they were not from ...
A: The bigger male maybe establishing dominance because they are both now sexually mature. Here is what ...
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| Inca's genetics | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I currently have four ratties, but my questions are about my rat Inca. She is now 7 months old and I ...
A: Your have a beautiful rat! If both parents were not dwarf then there is no way she is a full dwarf. ...
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| Introducing new rats! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: .I have had over 20 pet rats in my life! I LOVE them! However, the ones that I have always had ...
A: Be sure to get a rat around the same size and age as him. Introduction need to be taken rather slow ...
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| Are my rats ok? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I recently bought 2 female rats after reading as much as I could about rat care. They were quite ...
A: It sounds to me like she is okay, Skittish rats often take more time to hold than ones that are fine ...
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| Herb Dock | 8/23/2009 |
Q: What does the herb Dock do for respiratory infection? You told my friend to buy it and she did and ...
A: The herb Dock is a medicinal herb used years ago for farm animals when they got respiratory ...
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| nosies | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have had my rat now for about 2 years and suddenly she has started to make funny noises it sounds ...
A: Charlotte, It could be just communication, I cant tell you exactly why they are acting this way ...
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| Pregnant rat? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I think my rat is pregnant. I can see her nipples a little bit when she stands up on the bars of her ...
A: Chances are she is Pregnant, Anytime two rats of the opposite sex and are not castrated and are ...
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| Bitting problem | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could answer my rat question? i have 6 rats at the moment but one, has ...
A: It could be a phase or just mistrust. You may want to show that you are her dominant and when she ...
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| My hairless rat's health | 8/10/2009 |
Q: my names is Adrienne Barrios. I have a hairless rat, shes about 2 1/2 years old. She has had alot of ...
A: I would first like to say sorry for the delayed response, out of power for the past two days! I ...
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| New Mommy Rat that bites | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I rescued a male and female rat and unknown to me the female already was pregnant. I was working on ...
A: You may have to just wait until she is comfortable with you. Offer her treats and such when ever you ...
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| Neck Injury | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who owns a pet rat. He had been on vacation and when he got back he opened the cage ...
A: I would take her to the vet, but If you gave it a day or two and it still was tilted I would take ...
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| My rat is dying please help me | 8/6/2009 |
Q: .. I have a rat who is about a year in a half, she is a female... her name is Scooter, cutest little ...
A: It could vary well the the tumor taking its tole on her. I cant predict if she will make it until ...
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| socializing my rat | 8/1/2009 |
Q: We've had our pet rat, Puddin', for about 2 weeks now. About the second day into having her, she bit ...
A: She may just need to get used to you, Take her cage and place it on the ground and let her come out ...
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| baby rats | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my rat had babies today an she was killing them an i saw only 1 was still alive so i took it out an ...
A: Stressed mother rats often will do this to their babies, It is really hard to hand rear a rat baby, ...
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| can rats breed through the bars? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Ok, so I keep my girls and boys in separate cages, but i take turns letting them run around. Now ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get her pregnant, Slim but it is not unheard of. I would recommend a vet ...
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| taming a young female rat | 7/16/2009 |
Q: my name is Lisa and I am happy to be a brand new rat owner. My questions now are; how do I get my ...
A: First thing to do is have her get used to your voice and smell, so Talk to her and give her an old ...
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| Respiratory Infection | 7/13/2009 |
Q: In your description it says you know a home remedy for respiratory infections. I'm not sure my rat ...
A: If your rat doesnt have porphyrin, I would not worry to much, if she is Wheezing then I would worry. ...
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| injured or sick rat? | 7/13/2009 |
Q: what happened to my rat? swelling around neck and shoulder? is she in pain? can i help her? can't ...
A: I can not tell you exactly what happened to her as I am not a vet and I was not there to see what ...
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| My Rat "Vibrates" | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a three month old female medium hooded rat. Her name is Ella. She's the first I've ever ...
A: She is sending subliminal messages, rats do this for several reason, on being to show dominance, so ...
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| socialising | 7/13/2009 |
Q: i bought my rat about a month or 2 ago, i just read another one of your answers on rats sneezing ...
A: It is never to late to get a rat friend. they should get along great but introductions need to be ...
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| our pet rat | 7/10/2009 |
Q: and i notices her stomach look kinda of big just her stomach, thats no all she would bit if some one ...
A: A male rat has Very large testicles at the base of the tail, Even at a young age you can tell so ...
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| female rat | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My dad has just brought three six week old rats and one of them tilts her head slightly from side to ...
A: She could have a head tilt, An inner ear infection. You need to take her to a vet as they can be ...
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| Ring Worm? | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I know you are a rat expert, but I need help on a question about a mouse! The mouse expert I usually ...
A: well, a human remedy can sometime be harmful but you can try using olive oil to smother it if it is ...
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| my new rat i just got today is sneezing and has red stuff around nose | 7/6/2009 |
Q: i just got a new baby male rat... probably 4 weeks old and he keeps sneezing i really didnt notice ...
A: If you just get him out of the pine shavings he should be fine he is not that young as he would not ...
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| Ring Worm? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I know you are a rat expert, but I need help on a question about a mouse! The mouse expert I usually ...
A: I own mice as well so I can help you. It could be ring worm or mites. the best thing to do is go to ...
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| Introducing New Companions | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have read some of your answers about introductions of new rats to existing, but I have a number of ...
A: Im a little confused. Did you get the two younger rats together at the same place and time? If so ...
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| Introducing New Companions | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have read some of your answers about introductions of new rats to existing, but I have a number of ...
A: Sometimes rats just need to be known that they are dominate and get the point across that they are. ...
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| rat interaction | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I actually have a few questions for you...I became a rat owner around the end of February, I was not ...
A: She Would stop doing it because She enjoys being pet. No reason to do it. The reason she may not ...
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| Rat Issues? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Someone I know, Laylah, she owns a female rat who's about two and a half years old, she started ...
A: Well, the "Pus" could be because Of illness, or stress. Is she having problems breathing? Also I ...
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| training rats | 5/25/2009 |
Q: i love getting them out and playing with them but i dont want them to always run away. and also one ...
A: Any fruits are good. If you can be creative and make like a rat pizza you can, I often use bread, ...
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| training rats | 5/24/2009 |
Q: i love getting them out and playing with them but i dont want them to always run away. and also one ...
A: The cage may be to big and they don't want to come to you. try putting them on your bed and letting ...
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| sudden aggression | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have 2 male rats. They are approximately 3 and 4-5 months old. Within the past month my 4-5 month ...
A: Your vet is correct it could be a brain lesion that is causing your rat to be aggressive.Though I ...
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| rat socialization and sex | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Hey there! My name is Rachael and I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions I have ...
A: Yes you are Supposed to let them come to you. but, I have help with cases where the rats just dont ...
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| Will they get along? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: A couple of days ago we bought a new female rat, to be some company for the older female rat we ...
A: Not Necessarily, My older rat had the same problem. What you should do is have them play together ...
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| Health Care questions about my rats | 5/19/2009 |
Q: pet therapy. Man, these things are awesome! We have four, the spice girls : ginger, nutmeg, saffron ...
A: It is always hard to lose a pet. Im am glad to hear you would give her but for her well being. When ...
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| Sneezing rats | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My rats have been sneezing for 3-4 days. I got them from Petland a month ago (they are 2 months ...
A: Yes, It could very well be one. What you can do Is Buy n Herb Called Dock. Stores often do not have ...
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| pet rats | 5/17/2009 |
Q: will a pet rat except another rat after being by them selfs for a year
A: They Should, I have a Female that was alone for a year then I brought her to my home and introduced ...
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| Ear mites | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I live in a small town and my resources are limited. I have a 10 week old pet rat and she has ear ...
A: Yes you can Use Zema But Olive Oil is much safer. here is how to treat it: Day 1: Take a Q-tip and ...
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| Rat breeding / genetics | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I've been looking around ALOT and can't seem to find all the info I want on genetics...so I have a ...
A: Well if you have an unrelated hooded to use that is great. I think you would be best off with the ...
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| Rat breeding / genetics | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I've been looking around ALOT and can't seem to find all the info I want on genetics...so I have a ...
A: If you give me the traits i would be glad to do the Punnet square for you and Give you the genetics. ...
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| seizure disorder runt and mom -i found blood | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I got two female rats back in late January of 08 -both young. I was ignorant and the breeder was ...
A: You say your rat is an excessive groomer it may be the mucus in her nose and mouth that is red and ...
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| Pet rat with sores all over her :( | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I work at a kindergarten and we have two pet rats. One of them was tipping over quite badly so we ...
A: Your rat may have some what to a separation anxiety. Have you tried to put them together yet? I ...
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| Questions about my pet white rat | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am extremely sorry to bother you but I've got some questions about my rats.. I had bought two ...
A: Well it will take time as do all introductions take time. Continue to place them together in a box ...
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| fighting between cagemates | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have two male rats, Basil, who is about a 14 months, and Herbie, who is 9 months. When I first ...
A: Herbie is a juvenile male and you correct hormone play a large part in it. He is trying to assert ...
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| My rat has a hole in his throat! | 5/12/2009 |
Q: One of our rats ( Captain Bean ) Has always been sneezy and wheezy. We thought it was a respitory ...
A: Woah, I have never seen this one before! It sounds to me like it Maybe a birth defect or something ...
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| sick rat | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a rat approx 2 1/2 yrs old. She has recently (1 week ago) developed a large lump approx 1 1/2 ...
A: Im sad to say but the only thing you can do for your rat is take her to the vet. It sounds like she ...
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| peeing dumbo rat | 5/8/2009 |
Q: why does it seem to pee on me every time she walks across me is it marking or does it have a nervous ...
A: Allow me to explain this, Well she may be nervous. I doubt its weak bladder. If it is a weak bladder ...
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| sick rat | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My rat has dandruff and now fleas. He has two fatty tumors that have grown large. His has problems ...
A: Your rat Is at a good age where he has lived a long life. I believe it would be best to euthanize ...
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| baytril oral medication | 5/5/2009 |
Q: have a sick male rat of unknown age as he was found wandering the street 6 mths ago. Symptoms ...
A: Do not increase his Medicine, It could kill him. Talk to your vet about another medicine and see ...
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| sick pet rat | 5/4/2009 |
Q: ok, we have a pet rat that was doin ok at first but all the sudden he died over night. well now one ...
A: I can only tell you to find out why the other died, Before I can tell you how to help your other ...
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| baby rat | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have an adorable little girl, about 4 or 5 months old. A little over a week ago she developed the ...
A: It doesnt sound like it would be a tumor, Considering the age she is it would have taken much longer ...
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| New borns. | 4/30/2009 |
Q: What bedding and care of new born rats, Do I need to know? .
A: The bedding needs to be soft so no wood chips of any type. The kind I would use is called care free ...
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| Rat Biting | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My pet rat Snowy is an albino or PEW (pink eyed white) pet rat that I baught at a pet store. I have ...
A: Your rat maybe just going through a phase, similar to Puberty, but Put him and your self in a ...
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| Questions about my pet white rat | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I am extremely sorry to bother you but I've got some questions about my rats.. I had bought two ...
A: Sorry For the late reply, Now red Eyes are not always a sure sign that they are albino, Chances are ...
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| rat = swollen hand | 4/28/2009 |
Q: just yesterday i noticed that my rat was limping a bit and wasnt using one of her front paws. on ...
A: Check her cage for any foreign objects that may have caused the scratches. if the bedding is wood ...
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| Respiratory disease | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I was giving my rat Baytril injections which seemed to get rid of it but apparently not enough since ...
A: Well, If the respiratory infection is still there you can find an Herb Called Dock, Most stores dont ...
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| myco? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I think both of my rats are suffering from respiratory infections, and I'm curious to see if your ...
A: Oh right sorry, As for the smell You can try using a Oder control Bedding it depends on where you ...
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| Introducing a new rat | 4/26/2009 |
Q: We had a pair of two year-old females for two years. We had to have one of them euthanized a week ...
A: I had the same problem, Sadly it sounds like you have the exact same problem as I did. Just let them ...
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| myco? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I think both of my rats are suffering from respiratory infections, and I'm curious to see if your ...
A: The home remedy is simple, If you can find it its a Herb called Dock. Its is leafy green plant. they ...
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| rats@# | 4/24/2009 |
Q: them for about 2 months. i am having the hardest time socializing them and they still dont let me ...
A: Patience is key, Im sure you are sick of hearing this but that is really the key. Bellow Ill give ...
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| Please help? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I recently rescued two baby girl rats from Petland's feeder tank. I understand that they are not ...
A: Well if it is an infection you can get dog ear drops and use that to keep the ears clean. If she is ...
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| Science Experiment | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What is a good, safe and short ( 1-2 weeks ) science experiment I can do with rats?
A: You can always do the rat mase where The student had three different rats run a series of three ...
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| Eye infection (i think) | 4/23/2009 |
Q: ive had my male rat for about 4 months but about a week ago his eye began looking swollen, after a ...
A: well it looks to me like he has no sight in that eye. try moving your finger or hand closer to the ...
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| Eye infection (i think) | 4/23/2009 |
Q: ive had my male rat for about 4 months but about a week ago his eye began looking swollen, after a ...
A: From what you described it as it sounds like he has an eye infection or irritation. Animals are very ...
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