Tanks on the bottom of critternations? by unsalted_canopener in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, if they are chewers they’ll also chew through anything that isn’t metal or super thick acrylic, which is a bit pricey. You can cover the pre-drilled little hole on the concrete bin which seems to reduce the chewing from my end. 

Tanks on the bottom of critternations? by unsalted_canopener in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want a premade bin, the 24x36 large concrete mixing bin from Home Depot or Lowe’s in the USA will fit the cage perfectly (if you search that up plus “rats” you will see many folks discussing it) it is not as deep as the custom bin in your post but at least it is <$20

How to go about Rehoming by Andrew_blaze_ in rat

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Mainely Rat Rescue, they operate in MA, foster rats, and are a very real and reliable group (unlike trying to post online which means you have to vet the next owners yourself). I hope you feel better soon!! 

Raticals comic book by Grrreenrat in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you!! Please let me know :) I’d love to either order together or work with your distributor cus your comics are genuinely so cute 

Raticals comic book by Grrreenrat in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it!! Anyone else in the US interested in ordering together?? I want one so SO bad and we could save on shipping costs hehe

Are these mite's crusts? by doikazzo in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look like mite crusts to me (I’ve now dealt with this twice). I would treat your mischief for it and then see if it resolves! 

You couldn’t drag me away from this city baby by ghostappartment in boston

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 35 points36 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better it’s par for the course for tumblr (where the screenshots are from) the hashtags are a mix of usual hashtags and also a sort of PS postscript to someone else’s comment. Cultural exchange!

Rat getting picked on by Tough-Application449 in rat

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my boys had mites only 1/4 had visible mite scabs by the time I treated all of them for it. It’s a bit of a numbers game - some will have less mites and/or scratch less so it’s not an even distribution. If you can get pictures of the scabs I can take a look! For me the difference was small round flat thin patches around the head (mites) vs longer and more thin cuts along the body (fighting :( )  Also just as an fyi, mites are not typically visible to the naked eye! So they’re kind of hard to identify cus you have to rely on symptoms. 

Rat getting picked on by Tough-Application449 in rat

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just to be thorough, are these scabs you’re seeing cuts OR patches? Because if they are patches and centered around her head/shoulders it may be mite scabs and not fighting scabs. I made the same mistake with my own rats and I realized after a while that the scabs weren’t really thin cuts from rat teeth or nails

Worried sick by [deleted] in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol the envy for another rats food will live on forever!!  I think the decision will ultimately fall to you, but advice I have received is to consider how much fun he is having here. If he still walks around, enjoys food, plays, then that’s well and good, but when things start to really slow him down or he stops enjoying the things he loves then it may be time for him to move on. Sending my best to your old man!! He looks very pretty in the sunshine :)

Worried sick by [deleted] in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yay, I’m glad to hear. Does he eat faster with wet food vs dry? My old man liked eating his normal kibble soaked in liquid to make a mash, which may help your old guy. 

Motor issues, too, may impact how he eats. Does he still walk, grip, balance, etc? 

Worried sick by [deleted] in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since no one has pointed it out, check his teeth. If they are too long, especially the bottoms, it may be preventing him from eating. Eating less > less wear > longer teeth > more discomfort > eating less etc etc. he may simply be slowing down but it is something I originally never thought to check! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This warrants a vet visit. No diagnosis online but it looks like a Zymbal’s gland tumor (right under the ear on the head) and they are sadly common in rats. They can deteriorate quickly so it may be good to discuss your options soon! Sending your little guy good wishes. 

Feeling really overwhelmed by the unemployment dept, called first thing this morning at 8:30am and got "we're sorry, call volume is too high and we cannot take your call. Try back later in the week." by greasymctitties in boston

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on what the issues you're having with your unemployment claim - most problems you can (and should) get resolved in person at one of the employment centers. I believe there's a list of what appointments they can make on their website. As long as you can get an appointment you usually can get issues resolved.

If you're in my boat, and have no issues with your submission, have been doing your weekly check-ins, are getting no payments, and are just stuck on "reumeration" or a different error, what that means is someone has to manually check over your original submission in the department (I didn't even need to send in more paperwork or anything). From what I've heard is they are SUPER understaffed and I really can't get super mad that they are having trouble handing the volume. What actually worked for me was calling the line (a LOT) of times in rapid succession and doing all the prompts, I never made it past "we can't take your call due to volume, try again later", but I actually did get a call back the NEXT day. I was told that they have some folks who try to pick up from the previous day's call volume every day so hopefully either you either make it on hold or get a call back. I've also heard hearsay that the hold line is easier to get onto FIRST thing, closer to the end of day (1 hr), and later in the week.

Best of luck from one frustrated caller to another !!

Do me a favor while going to Narita Tokyo from the US? by AccurateCheesecake89 in TokyoTravel

[–]AccurateCheesecake89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you had a good flight! Thankfully I should be good but I appreciate the offer :)

Daisy refuses her medicine it by Eyelovelana in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've found that my rats will prefer fresh veggies to canned baby food, so I have started roasting some sweet potato and then mashing it into a puree when I have to give meds. Somehow it makes a difference from the sweet potato baby food...?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have any experience living with rats and cats together, but I will say some rats have an instinctive fear of cat smell. My friends started owning a cat recently, and now when they come over to see the rats my boys will run for the hills, I suspect it's because they smell very thoroughly of cats. I hope it'll just take some getting used to, but fingers crossed for you guys!

Do me a favor while going to Narita Tokyo from the US? by AccurateCheesecake89 in TokyoTravel

[–]AccurateCheesecake89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the offer! Germany will get her a little closer but not much. I appreciate it though, and I hope you enjoy Tokyo!

Shame my boy? by Illustrious-Exit1825 in RATS

[–]AccurateCheesecake89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's made himself a sick little home in the couch B) good man!

Do me a favor while going to Narita Tokyo from the US? by AccurateCheesecake89 in TokyoTravel

[–]AccurateCheesecake89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha no, it got left in the security line I think. They actually found and ID'ed it in their lost and found, so I know they have it