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I think I'm finally ready to get Pocky a new cage mate. the only issue I'm having is the quarantine. I don't have a seperate house to keep a rat in for two or three weeks that I would be able to drive to and see and bond every day. The closest would be my parents house an hour away and they have a dog that I would not trust around the new rat, and no free range spaces. There's not a breeder within any area near me so I'm going to a petco or petsmart to get another female that would be grown and about pocky's size. I've read tips for introduction and Pocky's pretty well bonded to me so I think i could keep a handle on it.
basically my question is: can I quarantine carefully in very separate rooms of the house? if not, could I possibly have the new rat tested at a vet for any symptoms and go right into introductions? or should I just see if my parents would be willing to quaratine and possibly take full responsibility for a new rat for three weeks?
basically my question is: can I quarantine carefully in very separate rooms of the house? if not, could I possibly have the new rat tested at a vet for any symptoms and go right into introductions? or should I just see if my parents would be willing to quaratine and possibly take full responsibility for a new rat for three weeks?