mercurydust
Well-Known Member
So new baby Noelle seems to be eating and drinking just fine. Still has her sneezies though. I watch her closely, as any of us would a new baby, just to make sure everything is tip top. Well I noticed that most of her poops are normal-firm and dark colored. But then she produces some real runny light colored pellets-especially when I have her out on my should or when she is resting in my shirt...it's so gross and they kinda, smell. I know it's poop and all...but all of us know that a rat poop doesn't have a strong pooh odor most of the time. I don't remember any of my other rats having poops like that-runny and icky smelling. Other than that and the sneezes she seems alright, she a very timid licky little girl.
And I just have to ask, what is it with babies becoming mass poop machines when you decide to hold or play with them. Do they just hold it in and wait until we pick them up? I swear they do! As soon as they get inside your shirt or get up on your shoulder they belt out a few rounds.... :scratch:
Anyway should the runny soft poops be a real concern? I have never had a rat with wet tail but I do know that diarhea is one of the symptons...I suppose it could be her coming off some nasty blend rat food also. She has been getting Lab Blocks, peas, and apples the past few days. I am just a worrisom mommy!
And I just have to ask, what is it with babies becoming mass poop machines when you decide to hold or play with them. Do they just hold it in and wait until we pick them up? I swear they do! As soon as they get inside your shirt or get up on your shoulder they belt out a few rounds.... :scratch:
Anyway should the runny soft poops be a real concern? I have never had a rat with wet tail but I do know that diarhea is one of the symptons...I suppose it could be her coming off some nasty blend rat food also. She has been getting Lab Blocks, peas, and apples the past few days. I am just a worrisom mommy!