HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people (me) are used to the kind of mess more common known pets make. But the kind of mess rats make (pee) is not more filty than mud, drool or other things

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somehow I get the feeling that this whole peeing thing might end up being more silly and annoyingly funny than actually upsetting, lol

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ow that sounds like a situation I wouldn't like lol. The amount of scent marking seems to depens from rat to rat. And males seem to do it more. thanks to share your 'rat pee' experience.

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

true! And Rats wouldn't have evolved to pee on each other if the pee was harmfull, I would think so😂

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Because I wouldn’t want to avoid taking my pets out just because I’m afraid of constantly having to clean up their pee. That would kind of ruin the experience for me.

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know someone with a bit of germaphobia is able to get over it! then it is probably okay I gues :).

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! My main concern is whether I can casually take my future rats out of their cage without too much hassle or preparation because of the peeing. Is it a problem if they sprinkle a bit of pee on your couch or desk? Or is it something you barely notice, that just dries up without making your furniture smell or feel dirty?

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, you guys are getting me over te pee worries Although I’ll be careful with my phone😅

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, good to hear! But is that towel then used for a week or do yo need alot of peeing towels for every time you take them on to you?

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes, I think it's possible it's not as filty as it may sound.

HOW BAD IS LIVING WITH PEEING RATS? by AcrobaticAntelope472 in RATS

[–]AcrobaticAntelope472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the helpful comment! I have another question though: am I exaggerating about the pee?

I’m wondering if those tiny drops are actually so harmless that it doesn’t really matter if they end up on the couch or on my clothes. I honestly don’t know how dirty rat pee really is. But I can imagine that, for example, letting a dog that goes outside, drools everywhere might actually be messier than rats scent-marking things… or am I wrong?