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    Finally making my Intro thread

    My boy Stewie and his late sister a Candy lol they had a great relationship :)
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    Finally making my Intro thread

    I know what you mean, I wouldn’t just put my dogs with the rats but in case of my older dog Stewie he is amazing, he use to be sitting right next to my beloved late Guinea pig Candy and my also beloved late hamster Minnie and he was so good. He never showed aggression and the hamster and guinea...
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    Finally making my Intro thread

    I would say welcome to the forum but you’ve been here before me. Your ratties are proper cute, so sweet and I think your cage is pretty awesome. It’s funny you mentioned about how your boys help you with your health. When I got my boys just in January (first time ever having rats) and after a...
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    Just some photos of the boys

    Thanks, Your boys are sooo cute :)! I agree with you, all rats are cute! I always thought they were beautiful and never understood that look of disgust on people’s faces. I was just curious because quite frankly I wasn’t aware of the various differences between types of rats lol I thought my...
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    Just some photos of the boys

    Thank , I’ll try the treats too lol A question.. and apologies for my ignorance lol are my rats dumbo rats? Sorry, I’m new at this lol. It’s probably a very silly question lol
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    Just some photos of the boys

    Haha I have more non blurred photos. I just didn’t want to flood the forum lol. It took some patience to take them lol Thanks
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    Just some photos of the boys

    Hi all, I’m very proud of managing decent photos of my boys lol so thought I’d share :)
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    250+ Things Only Rat Owners Will Understand

    #211 when you’re proud of all those scratches on your skin caused by your babies’ sharp nails.... or is it just me?! lol
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    250+ Things Only Rat Owners Will Understand

    #210 when you tell your rats at 10pm “okay boys, just some quick cuddles because I am very tired and I have to sleep” and you end up cuddling and playing until 1am :p
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    I’m not sure if they had any lice or mites but I’m cleaning their cage and Remy (the shy boy) actually came out to sniff me and say hello! I gave him the ivermectin 2 days ago! I think you guys were right because it’s only the second time he ever done this so I’m happy that he is happier :D...
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    I'm just curious

    Lol it’s so bad right? Especially because I’d rather send my 3 kids with their dad because I’m thinking... vacation with 3 toddlers or home alone with all my 4 legged babies :rolleyes: lol but they never let me off :p
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    I'm just curious

    I actually don’t want to go on vacation because of my rats and dogs lol but if I had to then definitely a friend and if my friends couldn’t make it then no vacation :p
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    Thank you guys, I’ve kept them separated until the ivermectin dried. I’ve spotted some tiny tiny red specks on 2 of the boys. Could this be the mites?
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    rant/vent

    I’m from the UK so I don’t know how the authorities work there but can’t you put in a complaint and they investigate? A witness such as you is still considered evidence no? Not sure. That girl really needs to stop having pets of any sort :mad:
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    I'm just curious

    I was meaning to post a thread related to this so I’m sorry I’ll just highjack this one for a few moments. What is best to do, leave the pellets available all day and feed them their veggies and fruit etc once a day (which is what I do at the moment), or literally do as I do with my dogs, make...
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    Thank you viciouscurse, it’s great that I found this forum as I never had rats before and I have always strived to do the best for my animal buddies. So the input from you guys , who are obviously experienced with rats, is super precious for me and my beautiful boys :D
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    PlayMate for my rat

    Hi Bree, Rats are naturally social animals, they will basically be very unhappy by themselves. That will reflect on their health and behaviour. I’m a new rat owner myself and quite frankly I couldn’t imagine having just one. I have 4 and it’s such a joy to see them interacting and also they all...
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    Thanks everyone, Just got a spot on from the pet shop. Contains ivermectin like you said Dena. This is the only one I found here so hopefully it’s good enough. Will treat them and see what happens. Hopefully it’ll help them. I couldn’t spot any mites but then again they are minuscule so you...
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    I had no idea that mites could cause such trouble poor things! Do I have to go to the vet to treat mites or can I buy the spot on and treat all the rats at home (like I do with the dogs). I suppose as you both mentioned it’s best to treat all of them just in case. Many thanks
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    Aggressive or extremely shy?

    That’s interesting because I feel it’s weird that it’s the shy boy doing the biting. I’ll definitely have the vet look at them. Many thanks
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