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Pet Rats/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I'm a hobby breeder and have bred for the public since early 2005. Prior I worked as a PIJAC certified associate for a major pet store chain for 4 years. I currently work as a pet store consultant as well.
Organizations
RatSeek
Education/Credentials
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council certification in all areas, AP Husbandry
What do you like about this subject?
I found very early in life that i enjoyed the company of animals more so than people - pets can't tell you what is wrong, so you really have to listen! I think everyone can benefit from learning how to listen, and that's what I enjoy most.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Melanie | 06/18/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Heather | 06/18/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response... unfortunately my ..... |
| rachel | 01/11/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | thank you soo much im glad i ..... |
| Victoria | 12/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tina | 12/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Janell. What a shame. I will ..... |
Recent Answers from Janell McMorran
2010-06-16 Question about new hairless rat's eyes and sneezing.:
Odds are, it probably isn't bruising, but instead staining - although it may not look like it's being secreted from the eyes, I'm willing to bet it actually is. This is amazingly common with hairless rats
2010-06-16 Rat Pee and White Teeth:
Yes, their teeth will yellow up with age. If they don't by the time they're around 6 months, then I would begin to worry a bit; but even so, it shouldn't be a HUGE cause for concern just yet. The darkness
2010-06-14 Couple of rat health questions:
Eight weeks is still a little young for their teeth to be yellowing up. I wouldn't worry about that until they're 6 to 8 months old. Listen to their chests. Do you hear any congestion in their lungs?
2010-06-14 Rat sick:
Unfortunately, lethargy is a rather vague symptom. It could be anything as treatable as an upper respiratory infection or malocclusion (overgrown teeth) to cancer - there is really no way to know for sure
2010-01-13 Rats fighting...?:
Nah, don't separate them. This is totally, 100% normal. They argued over something - or perhaps not at all, and were just playing - and one of them got a little scraped up. Unless they really explode into
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