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  1. Rat Health
    I was picking up my rats to move to their carrier so I can clean their cage. One of them made this weird sound, almost sounded like a muffled owl sound, but it was definitely not normal. I held him and suddenly he screamed like he was in pain! The sound seemed to come from his belly or chest...
  2. Rat Health
    I found a listing and adopted a pair of female rats 2ish months ago, as a first-time owner. Since then, I've noticed some signs of illness and behavioral problems. Looking for feedback, information, or suggestions! Information from previous owners: Were found as feeders at PetSmart ~1 y.o...
  3. Rat Health
    I found a listing online and adopted a pair of female rats online ~2 months ago. I have noticed a series of possible issues since and am seeking information and advice... I'm putting all the context in list format because it's 2am here and a lot. Information from previous owners (rehomed rats)...
  4. Rat Health
    hi this post is again about my rat robert. i took a video of the noises he makes but i cant put it in here. my instagram is @ss444ra, please if anyone feels like they could help dm me here or there ill send the video and maybe you have a solution. thank you so much
  5. Rat Health
    Two of my rats are sick when they breathe it makes a wheezing sound no mucus in the nose and nothing around the eyes they are not acting lethargic I have taken them to the vets 3 times and every time I get given a new medication to give to them but it just doesn't help four of my rats did have...
  6. Rat Health
    i had my rat for a month and from the momment i got him his been sick. he sneezes, honks, rattles a lot. i took him to the vet who gave him antibiotics, two other medications. i gave it to him till the doctor said i have to but it didnt go away and he still honks and sneezes. im so scared for...
  7. Rat Health
    from the day i bought my rat (robert) he was rattling,sneezing, honking so i took him to the vet who said he caught a cold and gave him antibiotics, bisolvon and meloxidyl which i gave him for a week then took him again to the vet who said its all okay now and i can stop giving him everything...
  8. Rat Health
    my rat stanky has signs of a respiratory infection. sneezing the red stuff coming out his nose this unusual squeaking noise he makes im taking him to the vets soon but im worried if when i take him vets they say hes okay as last time i went they said he was okay but hes now showing more signs...
  9. Rat Health
    Hi, I want to preface this post by saying I will take him to the vet again, but wanted some advice as I'm just dumb-founded. My boy Archimedes started wheezing, much like the typical noise they make when they have a URI, like in this video: (not my video btw) When I took him to the vet he...
  10. General Rat Topics
    Hello. I've made a few posts about my two ratties (Dex, who has a respiratory disease, and Venus, who has a PT). I'd like to make an update about them first and then continue on with my question. [UPDATE]: So, I've taken my rats to the vet again. She says that Dex will probably be fine, and the...
  11. Rat Health
    Hey guys, I liberated two male rats from Pets at home. A couple of days later, one seemed to have a respiratory infection, took him to the vets and popped on antibiotics for two weeks and all was well. A month later and the other one sounds a little raspy but only when eating . I have a...
  12. Rat Behavior
    My little Eugeneo Beano freaks me out everytime he hiccups because he also squeaks when he does. I know rat hiccups are supposed to be silent because they are pretty quiet creatures, but Eugene is a pretty squeaky guy. That's just his personality, along with being overly dramatic, and an overly...
  13. Rat Behavior
    Sorry ignore this, idk how to delete threads.
  14. Rat Health
    I adopted two rats from the shelter 6 months ago, unfortunately one of them had underlying chronic respiratory issues that he did not show symptoms for right away, ultimately he ended up passing leaving his cage mate by himself and he is a rat that prefers other rats over people. I was able to...
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