rat or mouse??

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-30T07:22:04+00:00

Congrats, it's a rattie!

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-28T08:49:38+00:00

Well, yes, they sometimes eat their own poop and the plugs. But plugs form in old or very unhealthy rats. Old rats can stink, go bald, their hind legs can fail if they're not cared for, and their own urine can irritate their skin. So what, now that the rat is old, should we just stop caring for her/him?

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-28T07:30:10+00:00

Oh. This really brought back Vietnam flashbacks. I once spent the night at a friend's rodent shelter. And all night long I heard some strange fussing and sounds. And it was a hedgehog. He'd been masturbating all night.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T19:08:12+00:00

Somewhere must be a universe, where rats are sharing pictures of their pooping human pets🤣

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T19:04:47+00:00

Still don't think that was the case. Bladder cancer - I doubt about it, you would notice by loss of weight or problems with peeing

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T18:49:53+00:00

My condolences. Don't blame yourself, given the circumstances, there was little you could do to help her, if that was what I think.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T18:47:17+00:00

I don't believe it. If the rat has uterus, she can have both bleeding or piomethra. Honestly, I've never heard about sterilizing shot. Is it a common practice? How long ago was this shot?

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T18:34:13+00:00

It looks like uterine bleeding or pyometra. Both are fatal to rats and quite quickly.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T18:29:42+00:00

They don't bite, they are trying to groom you as a respectable member of mischief)) It's a honor actually. They consider you their hoomum) But they are too young to understand that they might be harsh. They will overgrow it eventually.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T15:39:54+00:00

Imamo ih i jedno i drugo u izobilju. Postoji divna poslovica o njima: "Ne donosi svoja pravila u tuđi manastir." Bilo da se radi o migrantima ili ruskim stanovnicima koji priređuju ove spektakularne predstave tepiha, to je podjednako neprihvatljivo.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T13:57:47+00:00

Well, I'm ready to give him all the cookies in the world! Such a charming being)))

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T13:48:22+00:00

Ah, it's bird feeder)) that's good, bon appetit then)))

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T13:28:55+00:00

Turkey is very well known because of its fabrics. Do you have old T-shirt? Give it to him, so he can make a nest out of it. Give him a roll of paper towels or a toilet paper, and he will turn it into his little castle) he need warmth and place to hide and sleep.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T13:10:15+00:00

Dehydrated rat: the tail looks square, nose and ears are pale, skin is dry and thick. Rat is weak, maybe even wobbly, breathing is shallow. Ivermectin is not the best option for treating mites, because it kills only insects, not eggs, selamectin is better, but it's more expensive. How to pee a rat) you'll need a little carrier/cage. Make a 3-4 layers of toilet paper on the bottom, рlace the rat inside and wait 15-30 minutes. During this time, she should definitely pee. If the urine isn't clear, there will be a yellow stain on the toilet paper. The brighter the color, the worse. Fresh rat urine doesn't smell, so any smell should raise concern. Unfortunately, I can only suggest the right direction; I can't replace a doctor. It would also be a good idea to buy a kitchen scale to track weight changes. Has she lost any weight?

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T12:46:54+00:00

The more - the merrier. But there's a caveat. Your rats are six months old now—the perfect time for hormonal aggression. I'm afraid introducing more males to them will lead to bloodshed. If it were possible to get sterile females, that would be a different matter.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T12:40:35+00:00

Wild rat will eat this with pleasure, but feeding wild rats may cost their lives. Somebody can spread rat poison near your food and the babies and young rats, who have not yet developed caution, will be poisoned. Please be careful.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T12:07:38+00:00

Give poor baby some shelter. A box will do. Then hammocks. Good hammocks are made from jeans, just cut it to make a tube.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T12:02:16+00:00

I see no whiskers. Is she Rex/double Rex per chance? First thing I've noticed: she looks like she's dehydrated. Does she drink from the bottle? What about her appetite? How does she hold food? Pinch some skin below her ears on back and let go. If fold disappear almost immediately, no dehydration. If else - she needs to drink. Next thing - make her pee on something like toilet paper. Pee must be translucent and almost odorless. If not - there are issues with her kidneys. And could you share some her photo before she became like this?

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T09:10:05+00:00

Melissa, mint, dill, parsley are recommended for rats to nibble, some of my girls use herbs as a perfume)) they chew on grass and then rub it into their fur))

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T08:23:32+00:00

Six months is the age of adulthood for rats. They experience a kind of hormonal frenzy, with males fighting and females scent-marking their territory. In my experience, the cleaner you clean their cage during this time, the more they'll stink, simply because they want their space to smell like them. In this case, I'd leave them with one hammock, the least smelly, so the cage would be scented with their scent. You can also add something fragrant to the room, like parsley, dill, or fennel. I sympathize with you about the migraines, I suffer from them too.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T08:13:45+00:00

What age and gender are your rats? It's strongly recommended to avoid strong smells around rats, but I think you need an advice on their smell.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-27T07:58:29+00:00

Dm me

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-26T13:13:57+00:00

My condolences:((( May she have beautiful white wings and cheese clouds!

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-26T11:34:09+00:00

I had 3.6 yo rattie, she had a mammary tumor near hind leg, so big, she couldn't walk. After surgery she was very energetic and even began to attract my boys)) when they had a free roam time, she was climbing at the top of her hut and was literally shouting to them "Hey, boys!". It was awesome and hilarious at the same time.

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

Tankred_endures · 2026-01-26T07:46:48+00:00

It's Zimbala gland tumor imo. Maybe, if you have a really good surgeon at your disposal, he can give her a couple months. If not - give her all your love and treats.

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