Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / August 2005

Within the past hour we just lost our Beloved Sadie. She was our oldest, yet
she was just over a year old. We have now lost 3 rats in about 2 months. Our
hearts are heavy and tired of this loss.
Sadie had shown no signs of illness until the past week. She started with

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I was wondering if anybody knew anything about Upper Respiratory tract
Infections in rats. Specifically Syncytial Virus.
Thanks.

Recently rescued two young rats from being put to sleep and they seem to be
doing fine, luvly creatures and my youngsters youngest four handle them
without fear.
However getting so much conflicting advice re what is best to use to line

As another question can they really be fed with the above?
David

Hi group,
I don't get much time to come on here at the moment, so thought I should
take the time to just say hi!
And to share four new pics of Smudge and Willow :-) The cage in these

Been lurking for a few months and it's time to post a hello!
Went out today and bought all the stuff for my first ratty inhabitants.
I bought all the stuff I think I'll need (I'm sure there's stuff I've
overlooked!) and the guy at the shop said I couldn't have the four boys

Today I entered a picture of Jacques in the local photography contest.  I am
proud to say that he won a 3rd place ribbon in his category (pets)!!!  I
couldn't believe it, because I live in a rural area, and rats here are
"vermin" and nothing more.  No one EVER thinks of them as pets ...

Does anyone know if you can buy the ladders that come with the cages
seperate.? One of the ladders in the girls cage is getting rusty and if
possible I would like to replace it.
Does gabber have a website or are there importers for parts in the UK?

I decided that Rafiella and Leona needed a new home.  When my wife and I
looked at the pet store I was sure that the new cage was much bigger than
the one we had.  It is actually just about three inches taller and the same
width and depth but has a complete second floor with another ...

For those who might need to contact them for cages or accessories, here is
the URL
http://www.gabbersrl.com/inglese/index.htm

I know they are sold in Florida and Arizona but don't know if thay make as
good a pet as
my past pals. Sure would like a ratty pal that lasted more than 2 years.
http://community.webshots.com/user/dieseldavo My lost pals here.

Hi again,
I have a rescue rat who is extremely agressive. He bit me down to the
bone on the second day I had him! About a week ago I had the fella
neutered to try to settle him down - so far there is no difference but I

About a week ago, Chase my 26 months old rat started showing signs of
pituitary tumor. This not something new to me, I have several rats that
went through this progressive illness. But then he started to develop
skin lesions. Two days ago he became very lethargic, I was sure he ...

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