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Hi there! I know this topic is very old (and slightly dusty) but I just moved to London and was wondering if anyone has some more recent review/experiences to share with me about this clinic? Or - if someone has an additional suggestion for other vets within London. I would really appreciate...

I'll check with the vet on the painkillers. Maybe we can up it or try something different. I can't watch him like that - and oh my gosh, when we put the collar back on today ... it was horrid. I want him to get better, not be totally stressed out and angry all the time.

I know this topic is quite a bit older - but I thought I could use it for my current situation. Kiran was neutered on Tuesday, and has since then chewed through the sutures and the glue they tried to reapply. So, they gave him an e-collar and he hates it - obviously. Mind you, I have read on...

So - yesterday, the two boys arrived. Originally named Jeremy and Pascal, I decided to rename them. While I cannot tell you exactly why I chose these names - well, they just kinda popped into my head when I saw them - meet Amon (orig. Jeremy, white) and Oberon (orig. Pascal, brown). So, here...

Hey you two and thanks so much for the feedback. With all that has been going on over the last two weeks, I completely forgot to update. I used all the energy and got in contact with the Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue. Filled out my adoption form, had a nice long call with them and also a house visit. As...

Great News! He is big (almost 600g - yes, we're cutting down a bit) but he has no abdominal or respiratory abnormalities. Eyes, ears, feet and teeth are great! Whew!

Hey Sterling and thank you so much for the offer. I am taking Kiran to the clinic tonight to have him checked out thoroughly. That way I can ensure that at least he is healthy and we won't risk the newcomers. If I get an ok from Dr. Maccolini, we are ready to start searching. And if we are ready...

Thanks for the update. I'll try to stick with Dr. Maccolini - since I have no trust at all in my last vet anymore, so I need a new one I can rely on. Thanks for the tip with Dr. Hebert though, I will keep that in mind. We are going there tonight to make sure my big monster is fine and we can...

Thank you for the response and suggestions. I am going to start an extra topic, since I will also start looking for new companions. Additionally, I just ordered the addon unit and a Biiiig new hammock. Should I get 2 or three new boys, I want them to have space, comfort and fun as well as a good...

*Edit: And text cut off .... hmpf* I just wanted to stop by and check why some of you are avoiding CVL? I took Tosh there on Saturday as an emergency, after I saw my other vet in St-Therese in the morning. Sadly it was too late for my baby boy and he was euthanized to avoid further suffering...

Thank you and thank you. I like to believe that I provided him with a good home. My mother was laughing when I told her I always kept the best small chicken parts for the boys. But yes, I miss him, but at the same time, I cannot forget about my big one and I absolutely want to get him new...

I bet you are. 30 ratties is quite a job. Too bad you are so far away. My little baby boy Tosh (9 months old) was put to sleep yesterday and now it is just my big boy Kiran (~ 1 year) and me. It came quite quickly and I have to admit that I am not really prepared. I read up on some of the...

Heh - my boy only does it to push me out of the hideout. He enjoys the scritching and petting and then he suddenly had enough and shows me that he would like to have his privacy now. He never bites hard or draws blood, he is just making a point.

When I first got my two boys (both intact) - they were marking a lot. No matter where they want, a little drop here a tiny pool there. Bed sheets, floor, sofa, me - didn't matter. Almost stopped completely after a month.

Hi, so I just joined Rat Shack when someone from Goosemoose told me there is a lot more Canada going on here. I am a first time rat owner and until yesterday I had to beautiful boys, Kiran and Tosh. I bought them early June from a pet store (yes, I am aware - worst choice ever) - Kiran was 6...

I am new to the forum (semi-moved from Goosemoose due to them just sticking to the US) and this is one of the first topics I stumbled over. Amazing work and thank you, in the name of all rats, for the incredible work. I hate people who do not take their responsibility as owners seriously and I...