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Just wanted to update that Monster got his implant yesterday, and the new girl gets hers tomorrow. Monster required no sedation, just did a little clench when the implant was put in, and it was over in about 5 minutes. No complications or side effects that I can see as of yet.

Here is the link to the best study I could find: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3384284/

Honestly, I can't say with certainty the full benefits for the implant. I've been reading all week and there isn't a ton of information out there pertaining specifically to rats. Most of the vets I spoke with believe it has a good potential to prevent or slow mammary tumors (hormone related...

... ok, I'm jumping on the experimental bandwagon. Just paid for two implants which will be in next week (had to buy both as they come in a 2-pack). Since there is some debate as to how long they last, I'm just implanting both the male and the female. Fingers crossed. :)

Ok... so the great news is that I have a vet in the area willing to do the implant, if I decide to go that route. Since they have to order them in 2-packs, I would have to buy both implants. I could either save one for later or use the implant for both the male and the female. Since I'm still...

This is a new option that was brought to my attention and I'm hoping for some clarification. I have a male at home who is a poor candidate for surgery, and just rescued a female. The female appears healthy enough for surgery, but the vets in our area have very little experience with rat spays...

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Thank you Jorats. I'm honestly glad to see others chime in publicly, because so little is actually said in the forums about this and I think it's good for people to see both sides of their options. For me personally, after speaking with my vet and a few members privately, I've opted to continue...

Can I ask how many on this forum have dealt with a positive diagnosis of CAR B, and if so, did they opt to let their groups die out or did they keep intaking? I wish I knew how common this bacteria really was, and the likelihood that I would allow my groups to die off only to bring it in again...

Pogo's serology results are in. I had him tested after fighting what seemed like very resistant respiratory issues all year: The rats had many congested breathing attacks, and one mouse shared wet sneezing with them as well. Both mice arrived with lots of sneezing, and Pogo arrived with the...

POGO'S SEROLOGY RESULTS. I'm not overly familiar with many of the viruses, so advice is appreciated. Is there anything here that I should be highly concerned about, or that would prevent me from wanting to bring more rats/mice into my current groups? We've been treating Pogo, Bean (rat) and...

I'm late to the party but stumbled upon this thread. I just had the OptiSpot test done on my rat Pogo after fighting what has felt like an ongoing battle of resistant respiratory troubles this year. Pogo, Minca, and Bean have all been having intermittent stuffiness attacks, and both mice I...

oh wow. that would be a sight to see. Did they go in to remove it or simply trim it back?

Sound good. With her being a nakiebum, it's also *very* easy to feel for growth or additional bumps. They are definitely very strange feeling, pokey bumps for sure - I'll be curious to see how this one pans out.

@Lilspaz: When you say the body will "take care of it", do you mean simply encapsulate around the internal sutures and that will be the end of it? I'm assuming it would be a case of those bumps getting no better/no worse, just remaining shielded off from the rest of the body, correct? My plan...

I'm sorry to see the news. It's been a long road filled with lots of love, treats and companion time. That's a beautiful life for a creature that so often gets overlooked and mistreated. I'm glad you were able to share that time with him. Sending good vibes to Bumbles that he can take comfort...

Thank you both for some additional ideas. It will be nice to have a list of things to consider with the vet. For my own reference, when I take Bean to the vet, how would they normally go about diagnosing those tiny bumps for the possibilities that have been mentioned (internal suture issues...