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Just wanted to update for anyone who stumbles across this thread because their rat has similar symptoms. Also for the people who helped me with advice. Sorry for such a delayed update. Madeline had radiographs taken that showed nodules all over her lungs. There was a lot of fluid around her...

Thank you for the fast responses! She has an appointment tomorrow. I made the video public so hopefully you can view it now. Quick question: can rats have Oxbow Apple & Banana Critical Care? It's meant for herbivores and I have it on hand for my bunnies. I just looked up pituitary symptoms and...

Hi, I'm hoping to get some advice. One of my female ratties, Madeline, has become very ill in short amount of time. I'm not sure why! She's about a year and a half in age (so not that old) but currently looks like she's much older. She is getting skinny and her coat is thinning. Just last week...

I just took my older girl in due to a bad myco flare up/URI. It cost $133, but it would have been over $300 had she needed to stay overnight and receive supportive care. At first the vet wanted to keep her overnight and dollar signs were flashing in my head. Sadly, for those of us with limited...

I'm so sorry for your loss :( I would recommend either trying to apply for pet insurance or start putting money away for emergencies, that way you won't be put in the position of denying vet care. Please know I'm not criticizing you. Life happens and we are all only human. I'm just trying to...

Opal has had quite the transformation already! One dose of Revolution, 1 week of antibiotics and silvadene applied to her ears daily and they look normal again. Still a bit red in the places where the crusty mounds fell off. I'm super happy! I didn't expect to see such amazing improvement so...

Spoiled ratties! :giggle: Mine don't get any frozen treats, but now I would like to try. Thankfully here in California we only have dry heat, so no humidity really. Inside the house with AC running it stays very comfortable. Frozen treats sound adorable though and I'm sure they would...

Yay! I'm so happy for you. It looks like she's being a great mom and they are so precious! :love5:

That's great that you are going to keep her and not give the pet store any of the babies. Who knows what kind of homes they would get there. She definitely has a very pregnant belly from the looks of it! Fingers crossed for healthy babies :cheerful:

Aw, very cute picture! Thankfully your kitties are so well behaved. I would have lost it if one of my girls got out because I don't trust my kitties very much, haha. It's amazing how rats (even the chunky ones) can squeeze through such tight spaces. Hopefully the Houdini cage can contain him...

Well, I'm going to reply anyway. I don't really care if you don't see it. First off, there is no need to get so dramatic and defensive. This site is one the most welcoming rat forums and least elitist places that I've seen. Not one single person said anything that could be deemed as a personal...

Well, I did send her a very lengthy text detailing all that is wrong with them, the amount of money I had to pay and how saddening their condition is. She responded just now. It wasn't the super apologetic response I was hoping for. The one where she acknowledges her wrong doing. Instead I...

Hi everyone! :wave: Wow, it's been a long time since I posted on this forum. I believe the last time I was active was in 2009. I have two new rescues right now; Opal is a burmese and Madeline is a siamese. I was looking for a female to bond to my 1 year old girl who lost her cagemate a few...

I just heard as well that Sam passed. :sad3: Rest in Peace :angel:

Oh thank goodness someone else feels the same way! I have a friend who loves the show and I always hear people talking about how great it is. I have nothing against it, it looks like something I would like (vampires and whatnot), I just cant get into it because of all the dirty sex. I really...

Ugh, how horrible! :( I'm so glad you are taking her in. I cant wait for the pics! Fingers crossed she isn't pregnant.

The employee has been fired and charged, the store has also been closed down. What I'm wondering is what about the person who took the photo? They should be held accountable as well. This doesn't change my opinion of Petland, I still will never give my business to them. If not because of...

You bring up a great point, SQ. I'm emailing the Petland president right now and posted the story on the rabbit forum I frequent, many of them are emailing him as well.

The bar spacing is probably 1 inch since it's made for Chinchilla's. If your boys aren't big enough they will be able to squeeze through and escape.

I want to beat that grin off her face! :batbeat: :rant: That is just so incredibly disturbing. I seriously may have nightmares of her hideous grin. Binky Free Bunnies, no one can hurt you now. :cries: