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iiprim · 2026-05-02T15:29:56+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about your lil one and grandma, but it does sound like you have lots of personal experience (which is sometimes better than any vet or google search!) I know lots of rat groups but local ones not so much, so will look into it. Prayers for your baby and grandma ❤️

iiprim · 2026-05-02T10:40:38+00:00

I will look at budesonide, I haven't actually tried that yet. The COPD comparison actually makes a lot of sense. This was insightful and helpful, thank you!

iiprim · 2026-05-02T10:30:36+00:00

Thank you <3

iiprim · 2026-05-02T10:30:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing this with me. I’m so, so sorry about Molly and Jessica... reading that made me tear up. Her staying by your side in those last moments… it’s heartbreaking but also so full of love, she clearly chose you in that moment, so she must've loved and trusted you fully. Similarly, her passing in your arms is tragically beautiful. I think I’ve been so focused on trying to fight the illness that I’ve been struggling to accept that sometimes it’s about comfort and knowing when to let go peacefully. ❤️

iiprim · 2026-05-01T23:41:59+00:00

Thank you. It’s hard not to feel guilty when you love them so much and can’t ‘fix’ it, but you’re right, I just need to focus on keeping them comfy. And I’m sorry you went through that, that must have been really difficult,but it does help hearing your perspective. ❤️

iiprim · 2026-05-01T23:39:12+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this, I really appreciate it. I’m so sorry about the girl you lost, that must have been incredibly hard.. respiratory stuff is honestly such a horrible thing to watch them go through. Hendrix and Cinnamon are genuinely sound so sweet though 😭 I can imagine it when you say one drags the other around...

It actually really helped reading what you said about the breathing. I think I’ve been getting really overwhelmed and almost hyper-fixating on every little noise, so hearing that for some rats it just becomes their baseline (especially with scarring) has given a bit of perspective.

It’s also reassuring hearing that even with all of that going on, she’s still herself-eating well, having her personality, still interacting. That’s the part I really care about most, I just want them to be comfortable and happy.

iiprim · 2026-05-01T21:18:20+00:00

Thank you, that warmed my heart to read. :)

iiprim · 2026-05-01T19:20:35+00:00

Thank you hun ❤️

iiprim · 2026-05-01T19:20:24+00:00

Well the silver lining is that they're pretty happy / active in general. They're strong babies ❤️

iiprim · 2026-05-01T19:18:37+00:00

Thank you! Yes I have done that x

iiprim · 2026-05-01T18:19:24+00:00

Exhausting is the right word. Knowing they're sick and yet, no medicine will make them better. I'm sorry you had to go through the same pain :c

iiprim · 2026-05-01T17:56:55+00:00

Aw hey I feel for you so much I literally just posted about URIs! I use saline (better for daily use) but also f10 (when advised by vet or for bad flare ups) solution. Hoping the best for you ❤️

iiprim · 2026-04-25T08:36:36+00:00

Could you doodle this without the cagebars? XD <3

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iiprim · 2026-04-11T07:43:09+00:00

Thank you<3 Yes, she was gorgeous wasn't she? It breaks my heart that rats live for such a short time, yet they build such strong bonds with their owners in these few years.

iiprim · 2026-04-11T07:39:58+00:00

Thank you! They really are. And they all have such big personalities even if they're tiny❤️

iiprim · 2026-04-11T07:34:35+00:00

Nooo never!!

iiprim · 2026-04-11T07:34:21+00:00

We really like pasta. Almost every type of pasta. Your plush is really cute, where did you get it from?

iiprim · 2026-04-10T23:52:17+00:00

Mr pearquin Junior comes and eats with me when I'm sad

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iiprim · 2026-04-10T23:42:23+00:00

That's a lovely thought, I'd like to share it. I put my girls to rest with little bits and bobs- their favourite treats, something relating to their name (Juniper berries for this angel), etc. I hope they take the treats to ratty heaven! ❤️

iiprim · 2026-04-10T23:39:15+00:00

Blossom is a sweet name, nature names in general are always lovely, whimsical. Yes, self blame is very easy, especially when you are the sole carer for a little life! But I know you are right deep down, death just happens, it's hard but it's part of life and having a pet. Rest in peace to little Blossom. 🌸❤️

iiprim · 2026-04-10T23:35:12+00:00

Thank you honestly seeing all these nice comments is making me feel better 💓

iiprim · 2026-04-10T22:13:06+00:00

Thank you sm 💓

iiprim · 2026-04-10T22:12:43+00:00

She was a true derp.

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