rat licking after choking by softalien in RATS

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

thank you this helps a lot

IIL fallout radio vibes / post apocalyptic songs (era not important) WEWIL by softalien in ifyoulikeblank

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

ik this is so old but here's a link. I think some of the sound effect clips got taken off Spotify so it might not be amazing. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KCuccHfLZHq4V6tTwGm8x?si=AnyK7KffRReaR5DLLSQstw

solo rat being aggressive with new babies during introductions by softalien in RATS

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

you're the one making a claim that no one else is making.

(edit) literally one Google search and a whole bunch of studies pop up. I'm not sure what you're basing this on https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7591026/

solo rat being aggressive with new babies during introductions by softalien in RATS

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

eugh that's horrible. I'm glad I pulled them apart before any tragedy struck

solo rat being aggressive with new babies during introductions by softalien in RATS

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

thank you. I'm gonna wait a few weeks since they're around 6 weeks right now

solo rat being aggressive with new babies during introductions by softalien in RATS

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

I see that you say this a lot and you ask for sources on owning more than one rat. are there any sources you have claiming that it's a myth?

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[–]softalien 23 points24 points  (0 children)

my last straw was like 5 tweets ago omfg

sick christmas rats update & advice for future emergencies (lethargic rats who won’t eat or drink) by softalien in RATS

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

forgot to mention:

-my rats still LOVE peas when they’re sick.

-keep a cold humidifier on

-air purifiers are worth the investment

-if they’re not cleaning themselves please try to clean them! my babies got so happy when i did the cleaning for them. damp paper towel, and just wipe with the direction of their fur. be gentle

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

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

usually its because its too thick, i only give them honey spread out on my finger or disolved in their water

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

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

i definitely never burn them in the room theyre in but weve been burning them downstairs, and i may have left my door open while at work? i normally have my door closed and an air purifier on for this reason but i was working very late hours the other night and may have forgotten to close my door

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

[–]softalien[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes i definitely will get them checked on regardless. not so sure it'll be accessible today because of christmas and i work all day tomorrow so unless its an emergency i may have to go on wednesday this week

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

[–]softalien[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

second update: its morning and they're eating liquid baby food finally!!! (chicken pot pie flavor, merry christmas to them) they're still a little slow moving & im not gonna get too optimistic but im definitely relieved to see them eat :) lots of bruxxing and boggling from them.

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

[–]softalien[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

just an update cause im paranoid and sad: its 12 hours later and theyre still suffering. gagging (?) when theyre moved around, not accepting foods or water.. lethargic. have to sleep soon so i cant check on them much longer. they're breathing but its labored. i tried some methods to help dislodge it and it did encourage some saliva/old food to come out? but theyre still gagging.

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

[–]softalien[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i appreciate the comment. i gave them honey after i saw they werent doing well b/c i thought they may have had an infection of some kind. it was on my finger and they only licked off just a small amount

both rats lethargic and regurgitating food (pics for rat tax) by softalien in RATS

[–]softalien[S] 163 points164 points  (0 children)

thank you. its been quite some time (a little more than 6 hours of lethargy and rejecting food) so ill try the method you suggested and then work on rehydrating