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We're not digging into you. :( We're just trying to advise you against a bad decision.

Hi fallblossom, her cagemate should definitely be separated from the mom and litter. It's a stressfull time for all rats involved, and something as simple as a fight or stand-off could turn serious when it comes to a mother protecting her young. You handling the babies, however, will not cause...

Jack, if that is the case, how can you drive your rats to the veterinarian if something goes wrong? No, rescues most likely will not bring you a pet, along with all the other finances and time they spend on caring for those that are thrown away by careless breeders. Please, reconsider your...

Jack, just from the first page of a quick google search, I've found all of these rescues in the UK that have rats which desperately need new homes: http://www.kerneweklowenrats.webs.com/ http://www.freewebs.com/rattyrescue/ http://starfishratrescue.webs.com/ http://www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk/...

Don't worry, it's not rude to ask! Breeding is just very risky. As lilspaz said, without knowing the entire lineage of your pets, as in their genetics going back multiple generations(what are your dumbo's parents like? his grandparents? great grandparents? do you know of his siblings?), you can...

Best of luck to you and your babies. :( I can't offer a lot of advice, but I've been following your threads and keeping you all in my heart. :rose: :mouse2ud2:

Hey Jack, Welcome to the rat shack! It's great to hear that you're interested in the wonderful world of rats, and you've come to the most caring and helpful community there is. Unfortunately, I have to really advise you against breeding your rats. There are just way too many that need good...

It sucks because what she is doing isn't illegal, so there isn't much anyone can do to stop it. :/ All we can do is try to inform the community and hopefully convince as much people as possible to leave her market/group. Snails, have you made a welcome page about yourself and your rats? We'd...

On the ratshack, we generally do not condone any type of breeding whatsoever. We recommend that every owner adopt rats from legitimate rescues or past owners that need to rehome(our classified section of the forum is FULL of opportunities all over North America to rescue/adopt rats). I haven't...

Kimmcatt, our babies come and go, and it is always heartbreaking. Try to focus on the good memories you have together, and be relieved that he went so peacefully, it is truly a blessing. You gave him a wonderful time that ended in a painless passing, and that is truly a life whole, complete, and...

:( Sad that these things happen. I definitely second the time out cage idea, as jorats mentioned. What is your cage set up like right now? Maybe if the cage is big enough, you could rearrange things a bit so that both rats have their 'own space'. Since Harmony has trouble moving around, it...

Baytril and doxy are both super commonly used on other animals. I'm sure he has some that can be diluted and given orally. If not, pharmacies like CVS/walgreens carry both and you can purchase them with a perscription or phone call from the vet.

dspch, you have always been one of the most supportive and sweetest members on here, at least towards me. I'm so sorry that your family had to go through such an unexpected loss, and we're all here for you, just like we know you are for us.

That is so sweet. :)

I'm sorry to hear that. :( Ratties can live for a while like that, but you need to monitor their life and alter their surroundings(maybe consider the smaller cage, as long as it isn't too small) so that they don't get hurt. You also have to be honest, and when it's obvious that your boy isn't...

dspch, my uber hippie foster-mom sucessfuly treated ringworm on a girl's forehead with food-grade hydrogen peroxide(hydrogen peroxide that has had all the additives removed, by freezing the bottle upside down and then draining the remaining liquid that is pure hydrogen peroxide). That's all the...

Omg I absolutely love it!!!!

Hey whiskers, thanks for speaking out about that! I agree with you that snakes are a great pet for some. Personally, it's not the snakes or the snake owners I have a problem, but with the business that has been invented around it. Misinformed people purchase snakes and then release them into...

Welcome, your babies are adorable! We are super happy to have you. :D <3

My biology teacher keeps snake in the classroom and feeds only live. She does so in front of the classes, althoughshe's stopped in the class periods where i am, and lets kids do it. For the smaller snakes she bangs the pinkies against a desk to 'shock' them into being not as lively and to not...