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Hey everyone!
Okay, so I got my first rats a few days ago. I've got a hamster, chinchilla, and rabbit now so I know that you've got to do your research on these lil' critters before you get them, which I did. I'm a little worried, though. The one rat, Helena, is incredibly friendly, curious, and energetic. She seems perfectly healthy. Hermia, on the other hand, has been sleeping all the time and isn't very active. She got a little better today after I gave her some treats and I even got her to eat a chunk of carrot out of my hand!
Still, is she still just scared from moving to a new place, like a shock sort of thing, or is she possibly sick? She doesn't show any other signs of sickness - i.e. runny nose, not eating and drinking, etc - but she sleeps a lot and has a funny smell to her. I think the smell could possibly be from another rat peeing on her at the pet store, since her coat feels dirty. I'd give her a bath but I don't want to shock her again so soon!
Anyway, if you have any advice it'd be much appreciated. I just want her to be as comfortable as possible while she adjusts to her new environment and roommate. Thanks!
Okay, so I got my first rats a few days ago. I've got a hamster, chinchilla, and rabbit now so I know that you've got to do your research on these lil' critters before you get them, which I did. I'm a little worried, though. The one rat, Helena, is incredibly friendly, curious, and energetic. She seems perfectly healthy. Hermia, on the other hand, has been sleeping all the time and isn't very active. She got a little better today after I gave her some treats and I even got her to eat a chunk of carrot out of my hand!
Still, is she still just scared from moving to a new place, like a shock sort of thing, or is she possibly sick? She doesn't show any other signs of sickness - i.e. runny nose, not eating and drinking, etc - but she sleeps a lot and has a funny smell to her. I think the smell could possibly be from another rat peeing on her at the pet store, since her coat feels dirty. I'd give her a bath but I don't want to shock her again so soon!
Anyway, if you have any advice it'd be much appreciated. I just want her to be as comfortable as possible while she adjusts to her new environment and roommate. Thanks!