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Hello, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of anyone who has transported a rat from the US to Canada via New Brunswick. Curious to know if there were any issues driving the rat(s) across the border. Technically they do not require an exotic pet permit as Norway rats are permitted to cross but...

I just had one rat diagnosed with a pituitary tumor just last week. Her pupils were completely dilated, and she was showing some signs of eating difficulty. A few days later, her most notable symptom was eye bulging. This evening, I took a look at her sister and thought her eyes looked a bit...

I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any good vets in Edmonton or Calgary who would see pet rats? Alberta is officially "rat free" so you're technically not allowed to have them as pets, which makes their access to medical care more limited. Please private message me if you are aware of...

I've got a pretty chunky 1.5 year old lady who is....670 grams :eek:. The vet suggested that I try to get her to lose weight but I'm not sure the best way to do this. I've read that cage layout really helps but I'm reluctant to remove the ramps because I fear she'll injure herself trying to get...

I was given lasix tablets for my rat with directions to give 1/20th of a tablet. I have crushed a tablet and am wondering how to mix it with something to get the dosing accurate. I'm just wondering what people typically suspend lasix in and whether it's stored in the fridge or not? Thanks!

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has ever given their rats Probiotics. I've been looking at Bene-Bac, but it is SOO expensive off of Amazon.ca. I've also seen that people have given their rats human probiotics. Does anyone have any knowledge/comments about this? Thanks!!

Hello, I'm introducing a recently (3.5 weeks ago) neutered (and rescued) 8 month old male rat to my colony of spayed females (1.25 years and 2.75 years old). My old lady was my original alpha, and remained alpha after introduction of the two younger gals. They've gone through the close cage...

My old lady, Anova (2.75 years) was recently started on cabergoline and prednisone due to a suspected PT. The prednisone has been quite helpful with regards to her ability to walk around again, hold things and chew them, etc. However, she caught an illness recently, I think, from a new rat I...

My little fella Lester just got neutered this morning. I'm on incision duty right now and I've noticed that he's spending a lot of time cleaning his penis. Is that a normal post-op response? If I try to stop him he squeaks at me like I'm torturing him.

I'm to give my elderly girl cabergoline to treat possible PT. I'm to give her a twentieth of a tablet. I'm just looking for suggestions on how to do this. Can it get suspended in water? Also wondering if people know the contraindications off of the top of their head? Thanks!

My old lady rat (2.75 years) has lost 20% of her body weight since the beginning of July. Vet was concerned about her weight loss, so I started to monitor whether she's actually eating her lab blocks. It seems like she has a nibble here and there, and if it's softened with water, she is not...

I've been trying to find some more information about undersocialized rats and their potential for aggression to rats upon introductions/eventual living together. There is a 7 month old intact male at the SPCA who was surrendered two months ago due to owner's inability to care for him. He...

I'm out of town for a few days over the holidays but I'm debating whether I take my girls with me (4 hour drive). Based on what I've read so far, it seems as though rats do not get too stressed out by travel. I guess I'm wondering if it's better for them to come with me, or to stay home and...

Hello, My baby girls are being spayed tomorrow am and I just thought I would check to see what others do for aftercare. I've been informed by the vet that they should be kept in separate cages. I've got two flat cages (removed the levels from one) that I'll line with white paper towel so...

Today I noticed a head wound on one of my baby rats (3 mos old). It was no longer bleeding by the time I saw it. She got it sometime today, I suspect from her sister. Her sister had the wet sneezes all day today, so I suspect that she was feeling unwell. I've dabbed the wound with salt water...

I've been working on introducing two baby girls to my two older girls. I've been cage swapping them, and the rats do not show any signs of aggression in neutral territory. I've attempted to move onto play in territory familiar to the resident rats. One of my rats seems to handle it quite...

I'm new to the forum, and navigating the threads here. If this question has already been answered elsewhere, a link would be fabulous! I've currently got two adorable girls that I rescued from the SPCA. Anova and Chi are going to be 2 on November 25. They are both spayed. I will be...