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- Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:50 am
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: What's the difference between girls and boys?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 766
Re: What's the difference between girls and boys?
This is a very common question but can only be given generic answers really. On the whole, girls are much more active than boys. They will be into everything and enjoy exploring and playing games. They usually have no issues living with and being introduced to other girls. They are more likely to su...
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:34 pm
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: 30 Gallon Tank
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1142
Re: 30 Gallon Tank
I wouldn't keep rats in a tank at all. Is the bar spacing too wide for babies in your main cage? If so could you mesh it temporarily?
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:17 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: How much to get a rat x-rayed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1068
Re: How much to get a rat x-rayed
We've only ever had one done and paid £34 but that was a discounted price - the price for an extra plate only. They didn't need to anaesthetise as he was very poorly. I can't remember what they said the full price should have been.
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:46 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Swollen snout - updated, PM results added
- Replies: 86
- Views: 6350
Re: Swollen snout - URGENT REPLIES PLEASE
I'm so sorry 

- Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:19 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Does your vet charge per rat?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1192
Re: Does your vet charge per rat?
It depends how many we're tAking in and what the problem(s) is but ours wouldn't charge a full fee for each rat. When we've taken several with the same problem it would usually be one consult. When there's several with different issues that might take longer to deal with it would usually be one cons...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:25 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1570
Re: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
I wouldn't bother until you know which AB is most likely to have an effect.
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:46 pm
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Cage for 8-10
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1892
Re: Cage for 8-10
I'm not familiar with the F23 I'm afraid. First to mind are: The Furet Tower which I think has a slightly bigger footprint than a Jenny but is plenty big enough for 8-10 if you put in plenty of accessories If you've got the space and money then my personal favourite is the Savic Royal Suite Or if yo...
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:38 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Advice Re: Large Open Abcess *WARNING GRAPHIC PIC*
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1020
Re: Advice Re: Large Open Abcess *WARNING GRAPHIC PIC*
I'd agree it looks very healthy so just keep flushing it a couple of times a day with salt water and it should heal up on its own. 

- Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:36 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1570
Re: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
I wouldn't expect it to spread outside of the group. My understanding is they probably spread through poo so they'd need to be in close contact.
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:56 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1570
Re: Boys with abscesses forming under neck
If it's happening to more than one rat it's likely you've got a bacteria infection in the group. It might be worth getting the pus tested and then blanket treating everyone with a suitable antibiotic while thoroughly disinfecting the cage to see if that gets rid.


- Sun May 29, 2011 8:17 am
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Reusing Substrate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 730
Re: Reusing Substrate
Agreed, we only have 3 in our SRS and we only change the substrate every couple of weeks, depending on how dirty it gets.
- Sat May 28, 2011 12:17 pm
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Costs for lump removals
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1533
Re: Costs for lump removals
Ours are usually about £150
- Sat May 28, 2011 9:22 am
- Forum: Other Rat Care
- Topic: Long Lived Ratties
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2871
Re: Long Lived Ratties
Average lifespan is Only 24 months sadly
Oldest we've known we've had was 31.5

Oldest we've known we've had was 31.5

- Sat May 28, 2011 9:11 am
- Forum: Health
- Topic: Tylan in water - Drink refusal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 472
Re: Tylan in water - Drink refusal
Dosing in water isn't recommended, because as you have found, it can put the rats off drinking, you can't control how much they get and when and you dose rats that don't need the drugs.
Ask yourvet what dose she actually needs and mix it into somethingtasty on a spoon instead
Ask yourvet what dose she actually needs and mix it into somethingtasty on a spoon instead

- Wed May 25, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: My rat seems to have OCD....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 597
Re: My rat seems to have OCD....
Welcome to the forum :) Don't worry, making food stashes is very normal, as is doing so in the litter tray :lol: But if the food isn't being eaten then it's possible you arefeeding too much. How long doesit stay in thecage? Ideally they should have finished all of their food, including emptying the ...