About Jess Expertise i can answer most questions relating to fancy rats. I am knowledgeable about rat breeding, housing, feeding, training, handling, colour/type and some genetics. i have bred fancy rats for some years. i will respond to questions within hours of receiving them.
Experience i breed and show dumbo and top eared fancy rats in normal and rex coats.
Expert: Jess Date: 12/3/2004 Subject: is this a problem?
Question I recently noticed that my pet rat has been chewing on her tail. Is this a serious problem that I should be worried about, or is it normal? She is my first rat so I am still new to what is bad and what isn't.
I'd appreciatte any help you could give me.
Sincerely,
Amber
Answer Hello Amber,
If you could answer the following questions so I can get a better understanding of the problem.
1. Does she have another rat to live with?
2. She is a girl?
3. Is it the base of the tail she's chewing?
4. If not the base where about's on the tail is she chewing?
5. What bedding is she housed on?
6. What are you feeding her?
7. Are there any cuts on the tail?
If there's any more that you think I need to know that might help me, please let me know.
