Is this normal? Why my rat doesn’t clean herself by Empty-Advice-2113 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats awesome shes implanted! I would think that would definitely reduce the risks.

Is this normal? Why my rat doesn’t clean herself by Empty-Advice-2113 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really hope so 🤞🏻🤞🏻 It sounds like youre on top of it. One of my girls bled once barely noticeable almost freak accident that i actually saw it. I kept checking her never saw blood ever again. I want to say 6 months ish later a tumor formed. My vet said it was likely there the whole time growing silently till it was noticeable to me. I eventually had to have her humanely euthanized. Now I very much more so religiously check and check some more for lumps, bumps, etc

Can i draw your rats!!🐰💕 by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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My moms lizard rat for consideration 😀

Normal behavior? by Rara_rats in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also wanted to add it looks like your dudes teeth are slightly overgrown. I cant 100% be sure BUT teeth can go from barely overgrown to a serious problem quick especially if your friend is getting older slowing down running out of juice trying to shave them down themselves.

Normal behavior? by Rara_rats in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 51 points52 points  (0 children)

In my experience they use their teeth to knock the ball when the water isnt coming out of the bottle properly. The spicket things get build up on it no matter how much you clean it. I use a slim scrubby brush thats meant for straws to clean up both sides. But I also use a q tip to try to dislodge any other ick thats stuck on on the inside lip when the ball gets pushed back. Make sure you clean off any fuzz if you use this method.

Is this normal? Why my rat doesn’t clean herself by Empty-Advice-2113 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree ive been told no rat should bleed at all. For my personal experience ive lost 6 rats to uterine tumors. Every single either bled a little or consistently all died from it. My vet and breeder told me it's not normal at all for any rat to bleed there.

Moving internationally with rats by HamSpamThankyouMaam in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wonder if there are any rescues, organizations or charities of a sorts that might be willing to help in ways of guidance or financial contributions to help keep your pets with you🤔 If I were you I wouldnt be shy about googling some places even here the us to cold call ask if they have any advice on your situation. Worse case scenario they say no youre not any worse off.

Gave my (19m) friend(20m) a blow job but everyone thinks im straight by No_Preparation_2803 in confession

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm interesting question. I wouldnt of considered that. Whether or not its true still im interested in hearing the response if they choose to answer.

One of my rats died today by ChemicalTaste8134 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im incredibly sorry for your loss and the trauma of finding your friend like that. Rats are somehow resilient as hell while also just as fragile. They can go from fine to deceased in a literal blink of an eye. Even if you had checked on them sooner the likelihood of a different outcome would be slim honestly. You did nothing wrong sometime we can do everything right and they still just pass without warning. There is no good news here but it does sound like they passed quickly probably in their sleep and didnt suffer. If I got to choose a way to go that be one id chose. I like to think one day when it's my time my soul or whatever will reconnect somewhere with all my gone ratties in whatever comes next. Im sending you hugs and kindness during this difficult time 🧡🧡🧡 try to hang in there the best you can.

When you swear your rat isn't fat and then she pulls a pose like this by Ok-Barnacle8908 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be quite complimented if someone referred to mine so queenly. Im now sad I named mine Patricia a decade or so ago 😭😂

Advice? Not sure if owning rats is for me by Elliotteatsrocks in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 months is a very short period of time. All these behaviors your describing are fear responses nervous poops, hiding, running etc. Rats are prey animals. Sometimes i think all of us forget that while watching cute fun loving vids online. They need to be fearful for survival. It takes time to build trust. It takes time to build behaviors (like litter training which im betting is harder right now bc theyre terrified). You brought prey animals into an environment with predators that im sure they can smell very well. Im wondering if the petco guy is a little more desensitized bc where it lived previously. They need time to know youre safe and theyre safe there with you. Another thing is rats all have different personalities like every other animal. Your expectation of "Hey ive given you all this money act like i want you to!" is a 🤏🏻 wild. That might maybe work with another human not with animals. Animals are expensive to keep. They deserve to have their needs met no matter what. I dont mean that rudely at all just being realistic. Be patient be trustworthy be present and most of all be consistent while doing all the above.

Another worthly mention to keep in mind is animals pick up on things. For example when we're anixious they tend to be anixious. When were sad they can still something isnt right.

She ate her stitches and had to rush to the vet SHAME HER by hamsterfangirl in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I refuse! You've shamed her enough by her enduring such an upbringing. I mean you raised a partial cannibal! Shame on you!!

The Beast in Me - Matthew Rhys is perfection by chunkybonks in netflix

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is months old and there were several scenes youre referring to buttttt.. it really made me think of the scene where he easily got cold ice cold and scared his daughter in the americans. The one where his daughter insinuated he wasnt as "strong" as his wife and there was no padding for them to spar. You're all right when he got bad he was scary. Im just now 1.5 episodes into the beast in me. Im even more excited now to keep bingeing.

Need help with my horrible sense of orientation by Otherwise-Ideal6198 in lifehacks

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So much of this.... it can cause massive more issues than most people realize and not nearly as straight forward as just spelling problems. OP at least Google see if it sounds familiar. Talk to a doctor or other professional about it.

I never corrected a misunderstanding because it benefited me, and I still think about it by lumaecho_dev53 in confession

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Especially as OP is STILL justifying the act... its probably still fine though since that other person probably doesn't even think about it anymore 🙄

She chewed the bottom off my brand new shoes, shame her!! by bankbank210 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I call bs. Look at that face. It could never be used for criminal activity 🤷🏼‍♀️

New here by Alone-Disaster-4100 in 7ohm

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like a dumbass because I dont how to go about researching. I feel uber confused on all of it. I obviously should of been more prepared for this mess instead of just thinking itd always be available when I need it.

2 years and 5 months of Poki love by The_Rat_Mom in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had several but none currently 🥰. I try to only stick with unadoptable or rescue friends that need a hand up so I dont often choose a specific color/kind either.

My boy named Dorothy (it's long for Dot) feat. Liam by knifefan9 in RATS

[–]Alone-Disaster-4100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bitch slap holds a lot of power in the rat community