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NOTE: I am sorry for any long delays in responses. I have been going through some personal issues with my life but things are looking up for me and I am getting my life back on track again and will promise to be here for all rat lovers to help guide you on proper care. Love to all of you! To request a telephone consultation, please email sandyscrittercity@yahoo.com. in order to schedule a date and time that is feasible for both you and I. There is no time limit on weekends or after 99pm M-F or if your cell phone carrier is Verizon Wireless. There is no charge for a telephone consultation. I offer my advice free of charge since my goal is to simply keep your rats happy and healthy for as long as possible. My reward is knowing that people learning as much as they can on rat care in order to provide the best care possible. Thats all I need to know. You cant put a price tag on love:) As one of the top experts here at allexperts for 2008, I am happy to be able to help advise others on the proper care of ..... | |
Janell McMorranU.S.
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I am quite knowledgeable on housing, care, genetics, hereditary defects, color identification, breeding practices, socialization, rat rescue situations, raising orphaned babies, trapping feral rats, and basic illnesses and disorders a pet rat is prone to. I can answer any question related to every day circumstances and even those a bit more unusual. |
Get a soft, small syringe (no needle, obviously); buy some Kitten Milk Replacer and mix it according to package instructions. Feed them every hour or so, as much as they will eat. After each feeding, rub
It does sound an awful lot like mange, to me.. although with so many other conditions, it could have been just about anything. Jeez, poor thing! You guys are saints for handling her so well! Normally
Eek. I'm sorry to hear of this. Discontinue the lasix, given her symptoms, I feel it's unnecessary and you're right --- it's dehydrating her, it's a diuretic. Although I can see where the vet would
Oh my, thats pretty risky. I would not do it.....but please, lets go private and let me know the name of your vet and the location. I would like to know his credentials and just how equipped he is for
It could be a coincidence, but it sure sounds like an allergy. Are you using anything new regarding bedding, food, or shampoo/cologne? If so, chuck the new stuff and go back to the old, give it a week
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