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    Hello

    Hey! WELCOME! So.... how many do you have??
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    nippy girls

    Jo, I just tried without gloves and it's more of a nipping. They realize that I don't have anything edable in my hand so now they nip a little or just smell. I think they are slowly getting the hang of it. I also try keeping my hands close to them so they'll get used to them.
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    nippy girls

    Actually, I just started the squeaking method (I had totally forgotten about it!). So every time they bite me (still with gloves on for now), I squeak. It's funny, they either run away and come right back or they get startled and I can see the huge question mark over their head. They are already...
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    nippy girls

    Can anyone help me with my 4 nippy foster girls? They came to us as two pairs from 2 different sources (two are about 1 year, the other two seem to be around 6 months) but we were able to intro them successfully, so they live together now. It's obvious that they haven't been handled at all...
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    Our rat family is complete

    Hey lindsayfawn! I remember you ;) Your ratties are adorable!!! Glad to hear that they seem to get along. Poor Leroy...never had a friend.... but now he is in good hands and I am sure he'll pretty soon think that having friends is really cool. Congrats on your babies!
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    My rat is hilarious when he cleans

    :bow: This is too funny!! What a neat AND handsome boy! He can come to my house...
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    bumblefoot

    Thanks, Shewaaaahh!! I will try that. If it does stain fabric, do the stains come out?
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    Pituitary tumor, what can I do to make my rat comfortable?

    Oh my! I am so sorry for your loss :sad3: I was just about to suggest Dostinex (I think it's called Cabergoline in Europe).
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    hello people !

    Hello and welcome!!! Your ratties are absolutely adorable! Where do you live in Switzerland? I've just been there in May visiting my best friend :).
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    bumblefoot

    Thanks guys! It seems like it's still the "usual" stuff. It's really frustrating that there isn't anything out there that can actually heal it. *sigh*
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    rattie article in online animal mag.

    Very nice article!!
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    cleaning products

    I am on a quest to find a good rat cage/room cleaning product that is great for cleaning, gets rid of odor (not just masking it), smells fresh but not too strong or annoying. My nose is very sensitive to smells in general. I have used Nature's Miracle before which is OK but I'd like something...
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    bumblefoot

    I was just wondering if there have been any new/improved methods to stop bumblefoot or make it a little better (I know you can't really heal it) or at least relieve the pain. I have a foster girl who came to us with bumblefoot (she probably had it for a while and nothing ever was done). Once in...
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    Chewing: Walls to Carpet

    I use the big foam mats (look like a puzzle) and laid out the whole room with it. It works great. It also helps with the odor (I wouldn't even want to know what the carpet would look like with all the pee-marking...). I wipe the foam mats down when it's cleaning day. I also put blankets on top...
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    I started intros but I need help

    Thanks guys! Jo, I can't think of any other room where she would be more comfortable. She is only comfy in her own room. During the intro, when she gets overwhelmed, she actually jumps into my lap and I pet and talk to her until she is ready to roam around some more. Usually, the others all...
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    I started intros but I need help

    I started intros in the bathroom two days ago with my two girls Snowflake and Tumbleweed and my group of three Blizzard, Typhoon and Sunshine. I have to say the two girls are very sweet to the others. Blizzard and the two girls was the easiest intro. I think Blizzy feels like the king with his...
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    I'm sorry..........

    LOL - what a cute video! Your ratties are adorable and funny!!
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    color question

    I picked up two new girls on Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone could help me with the colors (I know it's always hard to see in pics). They are two lovely dumbo girls - supposedly 1 1/2 years old but honestly, they look more like 6 months old! Snowflake looks more creamy (or...
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    My ratties

    Thank you guys! And thanks Shelagh for the advice. I'll try your technique! Well, I had to go to my vet with Sunshine and she told me that we (Carolina Pet Rescue) have gotten in two dumbo girls. After she was done with work we drove to her house and I took the two girls with me. Please meet my...
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    VNB's rats - Updated 02/25 warning: pic heavy

    OMG they are adorable!!! Do you mix their meds into yummy food? I always serve meds mixed with e.g. baby cereal with banana flavor on a spoon. They gobble it up and i don't even have to hold them or force them to eat the meds.
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