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Jodi l Kish
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Hi everyone! I have two male rats, one naked (Dobby) and one albino (Malfoy). They are about 5-6 months old. They have never really gotten along perfectly, each of them wanting to be the dominant one. Lately the fighting has been getting worse and the sounds coming from them is alarming. My naked rat has some battle wounds, mostly just scratches, nothing too bad. I am considering getting them both neutered but I will need some testimonies of those of you who have had this problem and the neutering actually works. Tell me your story and the outcome after the neuter. We have a huge cage that can be divided so I had been separating them at night only. Now during the day they have started to fight even harder. I am worried that even after a neuter they wont get along well if I keep them separated til then (probably a couple of weeks as my vet is only in occasionally and wants to see them both first for an exam before scheduling their neuters). So? What do you all think? I have never had this problem before and I don't want anyone getting injured so feel safer keeping them apart but I know they need a buddy. Usually I agree with the no blood no problem, but they squeak loud long squeaks when they get into it inside a hidey box together or a hammock together where I can't really see what is going on. When out in the cage proper they box and roll around together squeaking and then pinning eachother on the floor. Never really heard rats make these sounds. Little squeaks here and there yes, but not these loud almost cries. I have two feeding stations, several hidey boxes and hammocks in cage so they can each sleep somewhere different. Please someone tell me it worked for you to get them neutered in this situation.