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Irene Murphy

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

I am a huge rate enthusiast and have been for many years! Since becoming a rat owner, I have educated myself in all areas of pet rats from every resource I could find including the internet, books, conversations with my local exotic pet vets, as well as several local rat breeders. Please note however, that I am not a vet and will need to refer you to your local vet with medical questions that I feel are out of my area of expertise.

Education/Credentials

I do have a college degree but not in the area of animals. I have obtained my extensive experience and knowlege of pet rats all on my own because in my eyes, pet rats are the most interesting and fascinating creatures you can ever imagine to have as pets. I also am saddened by how mislabeled and misunderstood these amazing and extremely smart animals are by the majority, and my mission in life has become to educate and change as many people's perceptions of rats as I possibly can.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jenn	05/22/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much! I spoke with .....
Anne	05/21/12	10	10	10	Thanks, I am going to take her .....
Dana	05/10/12	10	10	10	Wonderful!
Michelle	05/01/12	10	6	10	Thanks for your imput, but our little .....
Dana	04/30/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Irene Murphy

2012-05-21 HELP RAT IS BLEEDING!:

There is no time to spare...bleeding from the genitals is a serious matter. Since there is no exotic vet near you, quickly search one out in the yellow pages or online and get their phone number and call

2012-05-21 rats:

I think that this might be a matter of "too much of a good thing"! I can't say for certain but if they both are showing the exact same symptoms and they both run this wheel about the same amount of time

2012-05-20 Dry eyes in a rat:

Here is a link to the animal hospital in your area that says they see "pocket pets". My source does not believe they have official exotic vets there, but could be wrong. Regardless, it's better than

2012-05-20 Dry eyes in a rat:

Not sure about the dry eyes...like you said, it could be a sign of something that needs to be treated by a vet. I can help you find a reputable exotic vet in your area...I have a trusted source. Please

2012-05-15 is my rat sick?:

I know Sandra...she and I are friends and we work together at AllExperts. I must admit that she has waaaaaay more experience with rats than I do, and so if she offered you that advice, then by all means

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