Hello new ratty friends. I am pleased to see the existance of such an active forum/ I have 3 rats. I think however, I am only going to have 2 very soon. My female rat, spooky, is very sick. She just had a litter.. 13 babies. They are manic fuzzies now, and are bouncing around theyre own cage. Unfortunately, I noticed Spooky acting funny last night...She seemed slow, lethargic, and although her belly is full enough, her spine and rips are showing clearly. She takes her favorite treats from me still (i.e. wheat bread, or banana slice) but she just hordes them and they sit. I am thinking about buying some baby formula... and trying to feed her some. (lots of vitamins an nutrients)/ Is this a bad idea? My thinking is that she is somehow malnourished.... due to feeding her 13 babies.. she has had 3 other litters though, and never ever acted this way.. shes always been our happy mama. I will be looking back at this to see if there is any advice. I think its about over though. Thanks everyone..
karl
karl