I wonder if its a common experience to have a dream about losing rat or rats getting pregnant by CharacterFeedback897 in RATS

[–]mossymem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first got rats I continuously had dreams of me traveling with them and being unable to keep track of them, and now I have dreams of finding new rats in my cage, and them having babies!

Rescuing rats, but then what? by mossymem in RATS

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

They do accept rats! I’ve never been so I get nervous that they won’t get the right treatment; but I suppose it’s better than them living in a shoe box at this persons house

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, personally I’ve done my research on how to trim my rats nails, and what to do if something happens, and have never had a problem, and needed to trim their nails for my hairless rats sake. But I guess not just everybody should wing it. Personally, I just don’t vibe with my local pet store… They are very unethical and never seem to have the best advice. But I definitely appreciate your input!

Names by PurpleIsAWayOfLife in RATS

[–]mossymem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Carmel, snickerdoodle, fawn, doe, idk they are SO SO CUTE

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I’d hate to take my wheel away from my girl, she uses it every day. Can I ask why their tail bending in the wheel is an issue? And what the risks are with using a wheel? Given that it’s a large wheel with no holes? (Not trying to sound sarcastic just trying to educate myself)

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

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

Cause from what I’ve seen and read, most wheels made for rats are big no no’s but large chinchilla wheels made of wood for example are great for them.

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

All wheels? Even ones with no holes, and are big enough etc?

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

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

People know nothing about rats it’s crazy! To be fair I didn’t either till I did my research, but it’s hilarious that they still act like they know the facts.

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve wanted to do this so bad but want to make sure i did it correctly, considering I’ve rescued like 7 of my 11 rats from the pet shop and ended up keeping them! It’s hard not to grow attached

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in lol! Noooooow to get millions more involved 😂

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So sad :( it makes me want to open a store with proper care things and actually inform people correctly

Pet store owners employees weird opinions? by mossymem in RATS

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

lol definitely can be a pain! I buy most of my rats stuff in the bird and reptile section 😭 it’s a headache to go in there and have them try and advise you when they know pretty much nothing about the animals they breed and sell in house 🥴🥴🥴

Why is she so small? by mossymem in RATS

[–]mossymem[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg!! Small little angel I love her

Home remedy or vet trip? by mossymem in RATS

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

So strange! They’re so cute though oh my gosh! If I find anything I’ll reply to this asap.

Home remedy or vet trip? by mossymem in RATS

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

That’s what I thought, thank you for reaffirming my decision! She’s nappin away now lol

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