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Expert Profile: Sandra Todd

Expertise:   I am a rat care specialist for area vets and have 20 years experience working with rats. 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 with Vets both from out of state and also visit the clinics. I love what I do because I love rats and getting to work with them and help other people is like a blessing to me. I also have training in animal behavior with the main focus being the study of rodent behavior. My expertise Includes the following: 1. Education on prevention of tumors, lung and heart disease and disease of the kidneys too. 2. Up to date treatments for tumors in rats,both benign or malignant tumors. 3. The most current treatments used successfully to treat lung and heart disease 4. Prevention and treatment of the mycoplasma organism that our rats are plagued with since the day they are born, among other common ailments that attack our rats, just to name a few. My job as a rodent consultant is to educate the owner on proper care of the animal but in no way does my advice take the place of seeking professional treatment by a qualified Veterinarian. However, I will contribute to this site by answering your questions about raising pet rats and any problems that may arise regarding their health, diet, husbandry and over all well being of the rat to **the best of my ability.**

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Experience with Rats
Aside from owning rats,which currently I have 4 older male rats that I adore:) I am a rodent consultant with my specialty being RATS, and also write rat care brochures. Previously, I was a Rodent specialist/consultant for ER animal clinic. I am currently putting together a rat care book. Its time there was some more up to date material out there that discuss the most current treatments for common but sometimes deadly ailments that our rats are prone to developing.


Organizations
I maintain my website, Critter City and update it often to keep up with current treatments concerning pet rat health care. Please click the link above to take you there!


Education/Credentials
Mentored by highly noted exotic specialists in my area.
I am a member of the ASPCA and currently working on certification with the NAEAA SE chapter.
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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Teach others that rats need medical attention from a vet eventually and as nice as that would be, no home remedies really work on rats. The rat may be small and inexpensive to buy, that does not mean they are not worthy of medical attention. If you cant take your pet to the vet, do not own the pet.
What do you like about this subject?  I am happy to be here to help rat owners better understand their pet rat,from behavior to health issues and anything in between.

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Recent Answers from Sandra Todd
2008-10-14  My rat started chirping Hi Susan How long does the chirping noise last? Also, when someone suggested she is sick, she may not feel sick but may be having symptoms of an infection starting, usually a respiratory infection is...
2008-10-14  Is my hairless pale? http://www.aemv.org/vetlist.cfm Check out the link above. It is a link to vets that are exotic vets and members of the Association of exotic mammal Veterinarians. This way you will know better than...
2008-10-13  ran out of food at a bad time Hi Darik They should have food at all times, never let the bowl empty. As for the scab on his leg, is there a lump under it? My rats get scabs and werid stuff all the time. As long as there is...
2008-10-13  Quality Rat Food Tsk ! Tsk! Tsk! You know religion and politics dont make for good conversation and it can cost you some friends along the way. My father and I are going toe to toe on this election and finally I said...
2008-10-13  Rats Hi Amy Tell your mother in law that I had 24 rats sharing my bedroom for a while and not once did I get sick from them!! She will just think I am nuts anyhow so.... :-) To ease your mind and...
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