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Janell McMorran

U.S.

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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.

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Recent Answers from Janell McMorran

2009-11-23 baby rats and mother:

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

2009-11-22 skin and fur coming off:

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

2009-11-22 pneumonia:

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

2009-11-22 allergy:

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

2009-11-21 Pet rat feet has red flaky skin:

Check her ears -- are they red and flakey also? If so, that might indicate an all-over skin condition. If not, could it be dandruff or excess porphin she's wiping onto her feet. Have you bathed her

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