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i've tried to find information regarding dwarfism in pet rats, but found nothing. maybe someone around here will know.
i've been wondering about one of my rats, who has lived with me since last summer. i have no idea how old she is- at least 18 months, i'd guess. anyway, she was missing half of her tail when i adopted her from a petco after someone abandoned her there. she has a short, rounded nose and a short body, as well. lately she's become rather plump, probably because her companions have been much older than her, and much time has been spent lounging in hammocks instead of running around.
anyway, i was just wondering. this isn't an urgent health question or anything- it's just a kind of weird thing. could it be dwarfism? could it have something to do with the early loss of the tail? i know they use tails for balance- maybe her body's compensating?
i've been wondering about one of my rats, who has lived with me since last summer. i have no idea how old she is- at least 18 months, i'd guess. anyway, she was missing half of her tail when i adopted her from a petco after someone abandoned her there. she has a short, rounded nose and a short body, as well. lately she's become rather plump, probably because her companions have been much older than her, and much time has been spent lounging in hammocks instead of running around.
anyway, i was just wondering. this isn't an urgent health question or anything- it's just a kind of weird thing. could it be dwarfism? could it have something to do with the early loss of the tail? i know they use tails for balance- maybe her body's compensating?