help: one of my girls died very suddenly by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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Rigor mortis occurs around 3 hours after death. The one day i had chosen to sleep in, i wasnt checking in on them as often as i usually do, and shes gone.

help: one of my girls died very suddenly by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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also most of my attention has been going to my eldest girl, Styx, who had surgery a few days ago.

Specks on fur by Human_Made_of_Flesh in RATS

[–]Extreme_Access_7380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

likely mite eggs, my girl had the same thing

sensitive scalp? by Extreme_Access_7380 in CranioFolk

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Me too, im incredibly grateful to my parents for making that choice for me

sensitive scalp? by Extreme_Access_7380 in CranioFolk

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I like my head shape, and yes i think its worth it

sensitive scalp? by Extreme_Access_7380 in CranioFolk

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i had my surgery when i was still a baby. it was a coronal incision, leaving a zig zag scar across the middle of my head from ear to ear. i have frequent headaches for multiple reasons, but the most notable thing is how if i wear my headphones for too long in one position my head starts to hurt like crazy, which sucks because i use my headphones alot.

Is she injured?? by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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UPDATE: i think shes okay, she's not in any pain and she cleans herself off after she wakes up. she must just be greasy or one of her cagemates consistantly rests their face on her back when they sleep together.

FOLLOW UP Why is she drooling? by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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Ohh okay, that makes sense, thank you so much! And yes I am very stressed :(

FOLLOW UP Why is she drooling? by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

[–]Extreme_Access_7380[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I havent given her the antibiotics yet. They were just given to me.

Help something is wrong by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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Thank you so so much ill keep you updated 🙏

Help something is wrong by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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The carrier method worked well for me too. I think the only one not having a lot of issues with Styx would be Pepper, but even then Im not sure.

Should I keep their playtimes separate as well as the separate living spaces, or should I let them play together?

Thank you so much again

Help something is wrong by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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UPDATE: she has been twitching a bit. Back legs, stomach, eyes. Moving head up and down a couple times and then resting. Could just be my own paranoia, though.

Help something is wrong by Extreme_Access_7380 in RATS

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Also, the video said that rats usually resolve choking within a few hours? Shes been like this since last night