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heya, I just rescued a neutered male. His owners contacted me when they realized they were out of options. They have a small child and was afraid that she would loose a finger. This boy is 6 months old, he was also neutered about 2 weeks ago. He bites both in and outside of his cage. When he’s...

I’ve went to this vet a couple years ago and had a great experience. I’m not sure if I saw a different vet this time or something was up but I’m very disappointed in my last visit. The vet was very cold and disinterested. She handled my girls a bit rough and they were terrified. I could get...

People really try that???? Oh lord, I don’t even know what to say. These two were really special to me. Sura (rat) and Bitty were absolutely the best of friends. He never touched her with any sort of intention to kill. In fact, I had 4 cats at the time and none of them even tried anything. Sura...

Wow so many questions to answer haha! They are in my living room and I am home due to injury and disability so I’m around all day making noise. I have cats yes but other rats I’ve owned never cared about them and they’ve also been around the cats since I’ve brought them home. They don’t seem to...

I’ve had my new rats for 2 months now and we get along great. The problem I’m having is how spooked they get. They still act absolutely wild when I take them out to handle them, and I’ve taken all 4 out for an hour each day since I’ve had them. They accept treats and have no fear when they’re...

Unfortunately I disagree. I’ve been rescuing rats for years now and they always turn out to be my lemons. Mycoplasma is in every rat, so even a quarantined rat can still get sick if under a lot of stress. I made the comment about the breeder absentmindedly but what I really meant was I was...

I totally understand that pain :)

Ah well, it's a shame they're so delicate. My rats have been to the vets more than my cats hahaha!

I was hoping it would be nothing serious as I got her from a breeder and she wasn't sneezing at all the first two days I had her. I guess I should maybe stick to pet stores when I get new rats? I seem to have better luck there believe it or not :confused:

Luckily I know a good vet that trusts me and my observations so that's no problem at all! I just didn't want to put the little girl through more stress than needed as the vet is a two-hour drive from me :( but thank you, I most definitely will be bringing her to the vet now. I'd rather be safe...

I’ve been rescuing older rats for a few years now and I decided that for Valentine’s Day I wanted a pair of little girls. I got more than a pair as the spouse brought home 4 babies (all 4 were colours that I love so I guess there was no leaving them behind haha). All 4 are super active, eating...

The rate of recovery is actually pretty low in the places I've heard. I'm a vet technician student and the multiple doctors I've spoken to have said that it's not the surgery that has complications, it's waking them up from anesthesia that usually get's them. Though I've assisted in a couple...

I'm looking to get my rats spayed but I've heard the recovery rate is not good, and most rats don't make it out alive. Does anyone know a vet in NS that has a high success rate? I can't stand the thought of sending my babies is when they only have a 50% chance to make it out.