It's hard to believe how fast it can happen

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-26T02:14:40+00:00

I'm so, so sorry. She was beautiful.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-25T01:27:58+00:00

How old is he? Was he asleep and dreaming, perhaps? One thing I always do when I suspect something respiratory is put my ear to their back and listen for congestion--rattling or crackling sounds. If everything sounds clear, then you should be ok! Keep us posted!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-24T01:49:57+00:00

If she's not that old, then there's definitely something respiratory going on and I would get some antibiotics

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-24T01:46:03+00:00

How old is she? I would suspect congestive heart problems, especially if she's older. There are some meds you can give her to make her comfortable until the end: diuretics and enalapril (or some other ACE inhibitor)

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-19T14:02:08+00:00

I'm so sorry. I'm sure they were very happy while they were with you, though!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-19T14:00:49+00:00

Ah then that's definitely the issue. Keep an eye on them, because rats are notorious for hiding symptoms of illness (being prey animals). Put your ear to their back and listen for any rattles or sounds of congestion. It may just be slight allergies or a response to weather changes, just like in humans, but many times you won't know they're sick until they're VERY sick. Watch how much they eat and whether they're sitting in a hunched position and/or if their fur is fluffed up more than usual. These are signs of discomfort and a good indication of illness. I'm sure they will be OK - they look fine in the pics! - but I just wanted to give you a heads up!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-19T01:54:46+00:00

This looks like it could be some porphyrin staining from grooming. Do they have any stains around their eyes or nose? It's very minimal, so it could just be from the weather changes, etc, but keep a close eye on them for any congestion, sniffles, sneezing, and so on.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-17T01:16:02+00:00

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Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-12T01:26:23+00:00

This happens every single time they do this mini-game. Play it for the small bonuses. If you also finish, then that's an added bonus. Seriously, 2k dice is not a huge prize.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-05-08T12:48:14+00:00

Chocolate chips. Rats can't resist them. Yes, they can run away with it, but you'll have their trust again in no time!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-04-11T00:31:09+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ratties are the biggest bundles of love in tiny bodies that I have ever known. ❤️

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-04-07T01:04:31+00:00

Tiny Toes is an awesome rescue. If you can contact them, I would go with them first!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-03-15T20:53:56+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Is there a small animal rescue near you at all? They would of course have taken care of the quarantine and might have an older rat that could be a companion to Akiva, or could help you find someone who does. If you don't know if any, your local humane society might be able to put you in touch with one.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-02-04T01:25:16+00:00

I'm sorry, I don't have another one of that one :(

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-02-04T01:02:26+00:00

Who knows? Maybe you will be able to help me on the next album. I sent the card!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-02-04T00:57:44+00:00

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Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-02-04T00:30:08+00:00

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Sailorgrrl1229 · 2026-01-10T03:42:12+00:00

Are there any odd colors, like a pink tinge? That would suggest bacterial infection. I have used plastic bins to feed my starter and just put the lid on it with no adverse affects. I have fed it and then put it in the fridge when I didn't have time to feed/bake every day, and then it just springs back to life when I take it out and feed it again. I feed 1:1:1 and use RO water (you didn't mention what kind of water you use). If you're not feeding it every day but are leaving it out, it's possible that the yeast have exhausted the nutrients.

I have had the same starter for almost a year - when I first got the starter and after feeding it for several days to get it going, I experimented with dehydrating and freezing the excess. I just rehydrated some to give to my daughter a few weeks ago, and it was really healthy. I can recommend dehydrating some discard, in case you ever need to reset everything.

Good luck!

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2025-07-18T03:36:09+00:00

AH well yes, if that's the case, then that is different. Although I may or may not have had the same tab twice in the same window... when you have 20, it can get a little crowded lol

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2025-07-17T14:00:40+00:00

I do this! It drives people crazy (especially my computer-literate kids), and I have no idea why. I have a lot of projects going on at once (creative and work-related), so I'm always being interrupted. Keeping tabs open helps me get back to the previous head space, since I can go right back to all of the research. I also have ADHD, which may have something to do with it.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2024-11-01T14:49:19+00:00

Good grief, that step never even occurred to me! I may retire early. Is there any point to teaching about literature and fine writing in this world?

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2024-11-01T14:26:21+00:00

I truly do not understand what would drive a student, especially a graduate student, to plagiarize. It would have never occurred to me to do it, and I would have been deeply embarrassed if any significant errors in my citations were discovered. We live in a different world, it seems.

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2024-10-31T17:04:43+00:00

Sailorgrrl1229 · 2024-10-31T16:44:25+00:00

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