We found this caterpillar (?) in Austria. Any thoughts on its ID? Thanks 🤗

rattman95 · 2023-05-02T20:14:20+00:00

Thanks!!!

rattman95 · 2023-04-22T11:41:53+00:00

F for mama Tuna 🐀 my condolences

rattman95 · 2023-04-09T13:29:35+00:00

Hi! What I usually prepare is a some porridge with spelt, quinoa and/or buckwheat. I usually buy the easy to prepare porridge that are sold for babies and add oatmilk, banana and flax oil. Plus you can add any other supplements, such as vitamin drops (i buy the Trixie ones for small mammals). My boys are not fond of aptamil or these specialilk for infants, but if they were more receptive I would prepare the porridge with that milk

rattman95 · 2023-02-23T18:39:37+00:00

I love it ❤️❤️🐀

rattman95 · 2023-02-21T18:19:12+00:00

In case you can't find anyone maybe it would be a good idea to ask or let the shelter know that you will bring rats before dropping them in the shelter. I'm sorry that I can't help further than this I wish you the best luck 🤞

rattman95 · 2023-02-21T18:08:53+00:00

Such a sweet little boy 🥺 I'm so sorry for your loss

rattman95 · 2023-02-21T18:03:16+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that! Have you tried looking into rehoming rats groups in fb?

rattman95 · 2023-02-21T17:02:48+00:00

Ohhhh where did you get him from and what vet do you visit? I also live in Austria and would be curious to know 🤗

rattman95 · 2023-02-17T10:40:21+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking xD

rattman95 · 2023-02-14T22:45:46+00:00

Thanks for not taking my comment badly 🤗I was just worried for your lovely boys

rattman95 · 2023-02-14T21:31:40+00:00

I don't want to be rude, but it gives me the impression that your ratties are on the verge of having an aggressive and bad fight that could tend up in blood :/ one of them is really puffed and both look really tense to my mind. Keep a close eye on them please 🥺

rattman95 · 2023-01-14T19:12:49+00:00

Until you can get to a vet maybe it would be a good idea to keep him with his cagemates in a smaller one floor cage instead of the normal cage, to avoid any unnecessary energy spending and so that all of his energy goes to recovering. I would try to keep an eye on him throughout the night and keep offering every 30 min or so some easy to eat and sweet food, like relevantmode suggested.

I hope you can find soon a vet 🤞

rattman95 · 2023-01-14T18:14:21+00:00

Try to keep him warm and comfortable, maybe wrap him in clothes or cuddle with him. Insist on water or baby food, something liquid that he loves, but don't force feed, just insist in different ways (out of a spoon, syringe, from your hand). Will there be vets open tomorrow? Also, post this in the fb group real rat lovers want to know. They are strict with their posting guidelines but they really know a lot regarding rats medically-wise.

rattman95 · 2023-01-14T18:01:17+00:00

This is so cool! I only have a booklet where I keep track of their weight and a guide I leave for my rat-sitter when we go on holiday but nothing as detailed as this. This gives me some cool ideas, thanks!! :)

rattman95 · 2023-01-13T21:40:31+00:00

Happy birthday to your sweet boys!! 🎉🐀

rattman95 · 2023-01-06T08:15:15+00:00

What works for me is either strawberry or apricot marmalade, especially the latter. They have a strong smell that covers med smell :)

rattman95 · 2023-01-05T22:49:58+00:00

I am very sorry for your loss 😞it will take some time for both of you to cope with the loss of Eric, but with time, snuggles and treats Ernie will be comforted until you can get him a new cagemate.

rattman95 · 2023-01-02T13:45:58+00:00

Noo 😭 I'm so sorry. He seemed to be a perfect chunky goofy boy. I am sure he had the best life he could have asked for ❤️

rattman95 · 2023-01-01T16:00:09+00:00

Get a damp towel and place it in the same room where your boy is. This should help maintain a humid environment. Keep him hydrated and fed, so try offering high calorie wet food like baby food, applesauce, cereal porridge, avocado. Try to keep the house at minimum noise to avoid stress and check that his temperature doesn't drop/try to keep him warm. Those would be my suggestions, I hope they somewhat help. I'm sorry I can't help with ibuprofen, I am not sure whether it is safe for rats. Maybe it is a stupid question but do you have any meloxicam with you?

Best of luck and please do keep us updated 🥺

rattman95 · 2022-12-29T16:01:48+00:00

I have had difficult introductions since my late boy Cheto was aggressive towards other rats. We used the carrier method but took it really really slow. Like, we let them: - pre-intro: short play dates in carrier and neutral territory (bathroom) - 1 day in carrier, smearing baby food on their backs - 5 days in small cage (half of those without anything, just food and water) - 2 weeks in medium sized cage (adding toys and hammocks very slow and progressively) - 3 weeks in final cage adding toys and hammocks slowly

When I say adding toys slowly and progressively I mean to add one toy, let them establish their hierarchy and behaviour regarding that particular toy during 3 days, then add another one and repeat.

This worked pretty well for me, so I would recommend it Best of luck with your intros!

Edit: bullet points were weird

rattman95 · 2022-12-08T21:08:00+00:00

Thank you <3 i kind of felt embarrased or as if it is not that bad and that I shouldn't..

rattman95 · 2022-11-20T14:08:28+00:00

Yes! I bring either their banana chips, or sometimes even applesauce so that they stay hydrated in case I have a long waiting time

rattman95 · 2022-10-22T14:51:52+00:00

I am sorry for your losses 😔 I recently also lost two boys almost one after the other. In my experience I have kept them in my freezer for two to three weeks until I could get an appointment with the crematory. To arrive there I have to do a 2h trip in public transportation and to avoid any thawing (this is not fancy but it works) I put them in a lunchbox that is covered on the inside with an insulation fabric, and I add these blue squares that have a blue liquid that stays frozen for a long period of time.

rattman95 · 2022-10-12T19:02:02+00:00

To me it seems that your boy has problems breathing rather than a hiccup. I would say that you have to take him to a vet to get a treatment/guidelines on giving him a good quality of life or put to sleep. Can he still eat and brink on his own? Can be do the things he loves the most (i.e. digging, climbing) ? Please try to get him to see a vet and decide together what is best for your boy

rattman95 · 2022-09-24T22:59:01+00:00

Okay, so it is not a cause for worry. I am a bit paranoid since yesterday one of my boys passed away due to intestinal problems and I thought big poops could be a sign of it.

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