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Natasha Millikan

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 5.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.5
  • Total Questions 111
 Consider me a sub, when no one else is available. I have two years' rat experience and a lot of rat friends and know where to look-- but I am really a mouse expert! ** SHAWNA is only new to this site. She is extremely experienced and has her own site/blog: ratwhisperer.net ** IRENE has been on this site for over two years; you can search and read a lot of her answers. ***DEBBIE ""The Rat Lady" has been a very well known rat expert for a long time; she can answer anything; her website is ratfanclub.org. Also an absolutely AWESOME website is Ratguide.com.

Debbie Ducommun

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 11.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.1
  • Total Questions 257
 I can answer any questions about pet rats, but you will probably be able find answers to simple questions more quickly on my website at www.ratfanclub.org/helpfinfo.html. If you have a life-threatening emergency you can try calling me at 530-899-0605. I am not usually on the computer on the weekend.

Shawna Laufer

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 64.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 83.8
  • Total Questions 37
 Nutrition has always been an interest of mine as well as creating stimulating environments for rats. I conduct product reviews on my blog so I can take questions regarding products marketed or intended for rats. Other questions regarding basic husbandry, feeding, grooming, and other pet rat care will be accepted. I have very little breeding experience so I would not be able to answer much in the ways of breeding or genetics questions. I can help with some basic health care questions but am not a vet and always suggest contacting your vet for serious inquires.

Irene Murphy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 47.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 56.2
  • Total Questions 308
 I can answer a variety of questions regarding adoption and care of pet rats throughout their lifetimes, including questions about their health and well being, temperment, diet, bedding, cages, toys, etc. I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability in a timely manner and I have an abundant amount of resources to help me to help you with your pet rats. I love rattie pictures, so include pics with your question if you can. You may ask me medical questions, but please be advised that I am not a vet. I may use my resources to answer some medical questions, however, I will need to refer you to your local vet with medical questions that I feel I am not qualified to address.

Sandra Todd

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 06/25/2013
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 24.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.7
  • Total Questions 9468
 I am celebrating 6 years as a Rat care advisor here at all experts! Please refer to my website, Sandys Critter city. Click the link below. Should it fail to take you to my website, please just go to sandyscrittercity.com. There may be alot of information for you that may help with your problems so please refer to my site as well as asking me whatever it is you are interested in knowing. I am here to assist you the best that I can in most areas concerning your rats! Critter City 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 pet rats. I am a rat care specialist/advisor for area vets (I am NOT a Veterinarian nor do I imply that I am in any way) and have 20 plus years experience working with rodents. I can advise you on the most current treatments available to your rat for common and also complicated ailments that seem to affect domestic rats during their life time. I do telephone consults and have even had some wonderful Vets call .....

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2013-06-18 Sudden death:

I'm so sorry about you losing your baby girl so suddenly.  I know what a huge shock that must have been.      Did you buy Lilly at a pet store or adopt from a rescue or a breeder?  If breeder, was it a

2013-06-17 Smelly rats!:

Hi Gabrielle,  Are your girls spayed?  If not, then you might want to know that a diet high in soybean meal will help to prevent mammary tumors. Oxbow is low in soybean meal, and therefore may not be the

2013-06-13 Aggressive Boy:

Well that may explain it then.  Most pet store rats are bred in rat mills/farms for the primary purpose of selling to pet stores as snake food.  The sad truth is that many pet stores will separate out

2013-06-10 Aggressive Boy:

You didn't mention if he is also showing any aggression toward his brother.      Sometimes, male rats become aggressive towards humans and/or other rats at some point between 3-12 months of age, it is

2013-06-09 Rat: infection in just one eye?:

Dear Sandi,    Actually an infection in an eye does not necessarily or even usually spread, just like an infection anywhere else. You may be thinking of the condition of having a stye in your eye, which

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