Could be a bacterial infection.
Carmen stinks?
So RatForum, I've been around the block a few times. Stuck my nose into things here for a couple of years now. But this is a problem I'd never thought I'd have to come to you with.
Carmen has developed a.. Gas problem. His rear end REEKS. If you've ever been in a pig barn, that's what it smells like. Sour, awful, I can't even breathe. Worse than sulfur. Think sulfuric acid. It literally burns the inside of my nose if his butt is near my face. He eats the same as his brother, but (heh) does he have this problem? No.
I can't figure out what it is. They're on Oxbow, on fleece, they have a huge ass (heh) cage and get out time for eight hours a day! They get treats, oatmeal, veggies, a tiny slice of anything rat-safe I'm eating. What am I doing wrong? If it burns my mucous membranes, God knows what it's doing to his insides.
Help?
Carmen has developed a.. Gas problem. His rear end REEKS. If you've ever been in a pig barn, that's what it smells like. Sour, awful, I can't even breathe. Worse than sulfur. Think sulfuric acid. It literally burns the inside of my nose if his butt is near my face. He eats the same as his brother, but (heh) does he have this problem? No.
I can't figure out what it is. They're on Oxbow, on fleece, they have a huge ass (heh) cage and get out time for eight hours a day! They get treats, oatmeal, veggies, a tiny slice of anything rat-safe I'm eating. What am I doing wrong? If it burns my mucous membranes, God knows what it's doing to his insides.
Help?
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I agree with redfraggle. You should probably get him some professional treatment.
So RatForum, I've been around the block a few times. Stuck my nose into things here for a couple of years now. But this is a problem I'd never thought I'd have to come to you with.
Carmen has developed a.. Gas problem. His rear end REEKS. If you've ever been in a pig barn, that's what it smells like. Sour, awful, I can't even breathe. Worse than sulfur. Think sulfuric acid. It literally burns the inside of my nose if his butt is near my face. He eats the same as his brother, but (heh) does he have this problem? No.
I can't figure out what it is. They're on Oxbow, on fleece, they have a huge ass (heh) cage and get out time for eight hours a day! They get treats, oatmeal, veggies, a tiny slice of anything rat-safe I'm eating. What am I doing wrong? If it burns my mucous membranes, God knows what it's doing to his insides.
Help?
Lol. I'm sorry.. I love you!
Your post made me crack up, though.
I hope your boy is okay.. But my ratties' farts are rancid sometimes, but heh..
I really hope he's okay!!!
He's three months old.How old is Carmen?
I was hoping they'd go away if I didn't give him any treats but they were still there.. Oh well, I guess Boyfriend's next pay check is going towards a vet bill if you guys can't help.
Okay so he is young. It might not be much help, but at around 3 months old, my Ginger developed gas so bad it could melt your face. I didn't take her to the vet for that but it went away with time.
You can PM me if you need some specific advice on what we did to help her with the smell.
You can PM me if you need some specific advice on what we did to help her with the smell.
That's the most relieving (heh) thing I've ever heard, I hope it goes away on its own!Okay so he is young. It might not be much help, but at around 3 months old, my Ginger developed gas so bad it could melt your face. I didn't take her to the vet for that but it went away with time.
You can PM me if you need some specific advice on what we did to help her with the smell.
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