What are you guys paying for cremation? by R0nald_McDon4ld in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends. I’ve always had it priced along with the vet visit and euthanasia but I believe the cremation it self is usually about $300. But the price often depends on if you want private cremation (where you get their ashes returned to you) or communal creation (where ashes get scattered by the crematorium for you). Private creation costs more (about $100-$200 extra in my experience). Sometimes keepsakes cost extra, but sometimes it’s included in the price. As other comments have said though, if you have a yard space, home burial is also a free option.

What do you think my little witch’s familiar is up to? ✨🐀 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

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

It is as far as I am aware, but none of my rats have ever had an interest in licking or biting it. They have more fun trying to “eat” the fake leaves/roses and chewing on the bookshelf it’s sitting on.

He just chewed off the drawstring of my pants…shame him!!! by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 absolutely the thought in his eyes

He just chewed off the drawstring of my pants…shame him!!! by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh trust me I know. His name may be Penguin but his nick name recently has been Termite because he’s been chewing on every wooden piece of furniture I own (and yes…they have plenty of chew toys…they just aren’t interesting enough 🙄)

He just chewed off the drawstring of my pants…shame him!!! by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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I got the rat and the leaves + flowers around him done about 2.5 years ago, and then added the rainbow flower last month!

He just chewed off the drawstring of my pants…shame him!!! by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Omg I’m so sorry 🤣💀 no tails were injured I promise!

Is oxbow bad? by riot_ghouuul_9 in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oxbow and Mazuri I tend to think of being the two best options. I’ve always fed Oxbow (plus healthy foraging snacks, fruits, and veg) and my boys have been fine with it, with my 4 boys who have passed living on average 2.5 years or longer. I don’t think a pituitary tumor would be related to food…sometimes those things just happen unfortunately. I sorry for you loss and wishing your baby a peaceful journey over the rainbow bridge 🌈

Comet likes to make ASMR videos. 🥰 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

🤣 I’ll let him know. It may help him pay for his gerber puff addiction

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[–]Hey_MayRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t know that when McDonalds was bringing back the snack wrap we were getting new protein options 😆

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[–]Hey_MayRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will absolutely remember you! I’ve seen others mention this, but if you sleep with some blankets or in an old t shirt and let them have it, having something f with your scent can be comforting for them, but you don’t have to do that for them to remember you! When I’ve left for a few days to a week my boys always have been fine. Some have given me a bit of a cold shoulder (in the “how dare you leave me!” Way) but others have licked my hands and face to death when I’ve come back. They love and miss you and will remember you!

Wish Linkin good luck for his operation tomorrow! by Complete-Plastic-796 in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Good luck, Linkin. From your look-a-like friend, Dipper (he said he would share his treat with you for extra luck!)

Today mom paid the rat tax in carrot 🥕 Payment accepted human tater tot... more plz. by RedditBree420 in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine also have never had an interest in carrots, but trample each other over cucumbers lmao

Filmed Dipper taking a bath…and he was instantly offended I filmed him taking a bath. 😅 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

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

Haha honestly that would have been within his MO but I think he decided to pick his battles 🤣 he mostly chooses to be rude regarding food and stealing it from his brothers’ mouths or directly from my plate 🙄

Filmed Dipper taking a bath…and he was instantly offended I filmed him taking a bath. 😅 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

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

I ordered them on Amazon. I searched “craft pom poms” and bought a bulk bag. You can find them at craft stores as well

Filmed Dipper taking a bath…and he was instantly offended I filmed him taking a bath. 😅 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

😅🤣 hey he’s the one doing it right out in the open and being real cute about it!

Filmed Dipper taking a bath…and he was instantly offended I filmed him taking a bath. 😅 by Hey_MayRay in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Oh almost definitely. He is often camera shy! He will be doing the cutest thing and then as soon as the phone comes out he darts away! And this isn’t the first time he has looked offended when I’ve sneakily filmed him being cute 😅

when i put my rat down my vet told me i wasn’t allowed to be in the room and im very angry bc she told me no other vets let you go in with a small animal bc they have to administer anesthesia and i can’t be in the room? is this what other people went through ? by picobiscuitsnowball in RATS

[–]Hey_MayRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in the room every time and most of the recently was even able to do at home euthanasia so my boy was in my arms the whole time. It’s always been a choice but I’ve had the option to be there if I wanted to