About Amanda Expertise I have owned about thirteen animals in my lifetime so far, 8 of them were rodents. I can answer most questions about rats, mice, hamsters and guinea pigs. I am also able to answer some questions about dogs and birds. Any questions that I cannot answer, I will look up for you so that you can find the answer you are looking for.
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Question Hello, I just rescued a small baby rat (I think it is a rat because it is larger than a baby mouse, has sparse dark gray hair and it has not opened its eyes yet.) I am currently feeding it room-temperature skim milk, which is all I had in the house. It doesn't appear to be hurt externally. Please advise what needs to be fed to it and how to care for it.
Thank you,
Kelly
Answer Hi Kelly,
You should be feeding it milk-soaked bread that's been in the microwave for around 2-4 seconds just to heat it up a bit. As for caring for it, just give it a warm place to sleep in a closed cage. I only have one warning for you, and that is that wild rats can be very germy. You never know what kinds of diseases it carries. If you're planning on keeping this rodent I would either reconsider, or take it to the vet.
Thanks for the question,
Amanda
