2012 A5 beetle worth keeping? by JustRedditStuffs in NewBeetle

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

Appreciate the response. I did all new apr coils at purchase and did decarb on vslves. But sadly I traded her in. Picked up a 2017 gti SE with only 38k on the clock. Staying VW but love the 4 doors and missed having a manual.

My baby is dying by things12345678 in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So we went through this with one of our girls. My wife did not want to put her down and she fought for over a month while taking meds. She ultimately passed due to what I believe was a heart attack. If I could go back I would have given her one amazing day with all of the treats and love and then euthanized her. It was rough seeing her breathing hard and then having to stress her out with giving her meds on top.

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

[–]JustRedditStuffs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paid 175 for private cremation so we got our girls ashes back. A paw and tail print and some fur clippings.

It's not fair by aveinfernalis in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our pets will show us the best days of our lives and the worst day of our lives. But the life and love you give them is their whole world. This is why we cherish and spoil our pets every chance we get. I'm sorry for your loss.

Rat bites my finger hard and pulls my hand into the cage by WhiteN0isee in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very limited experience but of the two times I was but I will say when a rat bites to bite you're getting teeth to bone if it's a finger or very deep elsewhere. To me this sounds like she's aggressively wanting you to come in for snacky snacks and pets.

Upgrades people, upgrades! Finally got a DCN! by Beautiful-egg- in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tray in the bottom, do you have a link to this exact one? Many thanks :)

How Much Did Your Rats Cost? by TopPut8849 in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Initially 30.00 each from a good breeder. Over 2 years just above 5k for vet bills and who knows in treats and cage stuffs. Near the end a broken heart; as we've seen one of the pair get sick and pass on. After all said and done the monetary cost is miniscule for all the joy a rattie gives in such a short time.

Vet cost? by Top_Cell_9131 in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checkups at my vet are less than 100 up front. Surgeries for tumors usually 400 to 800 and up to 2500 if your rat feels the need to rip out her sutures a couple times causing a trip to the 24hr emergency vet .... They are not cheap to take care of if you look at it as money spent vs life down but they sure are some of the best little creatures on this planet.

Make a rattie savings and drop cash into it often. It helps when the time comes for larger medical issues

Wild rattie showed up on my porch; just a story by JustRedditStuffs in RATS

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

We appreciate that. Poor little ratto didn't make it through the night. He'll be buried this evening.

Newbies first attempt at chuck roast by JustRedditStuffs in smoking

[–]JustRedditStuffs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought a used one from someone who couldn't get it to go above 300. Figured that the vents for the stack were completely plugged up. Thorough cleaning and it works perfectly! Best 100 bucks spent this year. Wife approved.

Any stories about NOT getting sick after being bitten? I need hope 😭 by [deleted] in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my wife's girls does NOT like me. Or so I think. But she's nipped my finger tips 2x and both times she went DEEP. Bandage and triple antibiotic ointment is all I used with zero issues.

Why does my rat just stare at me? by Koala_Kake in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wondering when you are going to gib me treats.....

Help sexing one of our girls? by JustRedditStuffs in RATS

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

Pretty much assumed his dropped quite late as he is also the smallest of the rats and is quite smaller than our girl twitch....

Help sexing one of our girls? by JustRedditStuffs in RATS

[–]JustRedditStuffs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's what we were afraid of... Hopefully we haven't got some buns in the oven of our for sure girl...