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QUICK ANSWERS FROM RAT-HELP AND RAT-INFO

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This section of the Lair came from sifting through 100s of answers we've
provided on Rat-Help since its inception. While every pet rat is unique and
special, there are a few things they have in common; enough, hopefully, that you
can find some of your questions answered by using the form below (the actual
questions being answered are further down this page). All answers are provided
in a format showing the full URL as well as title of each linked article; we
understand that sometimes this information will need to be emailed or printed
and this will prevent you from losing the links provided. Please note that
answers from rat-help and rat-info are not, nor do we claim them to be, a
substitute for veterinarian advice and treatment from a good rat vet.



This service is for pet rats only! We cannot provide help with wild animals (be
they rescues or "unwanted guests"), your homework or lab assignment, or any
other situations that are not pet rat related.



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THE ACTUAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 * Abscess or Tumor  What kind of lump is this?
   
   

 * Baby Rats  How do I help my mother rattie take care of her babies?
   
   

 * Balding Rat / Barbering  Why is my rat bald on top of its head?
   
   

 * Bathing a Rat  I think my rat sat in something stinky-- his fur looks
   discolored. How do I clean him?
   
   

 * Biting or Aggressive Rat  Why did my rat start biting?
   
   

 * Bumblefoot (Ulcerative pododermatitis)  My rat has painful looking blisters
   on her heels. How can I treat this?
   
   

 * Choking and Drooling  My rat is gagging and/or foaming at the mouth.
   
   

 * Choosing a New Rat: Male or Female?  Which make better pets, male or female
   rats?
   
   

 * Chronic Respiratory Problems  My rat has already taken antibiotics for his
   respiratory infection. Is there anything else I can give him to make him
   comfy?
   
   

 * Colors and Varieties  What kind of rat do I have?
   
   

 * Constipated Rat / Megacolon  My rat is constipated; what treatment can I give
   to help her?
   
   

 * Diarrhea and Loose Stool  My rat's droppings are not normal! Is it his diet
   or something else?
   
   

 * Determining a Rat's Gender  Do I have a male or female rat?
   
   

 * Diet / Feeding  What should I feed my rats?
   
   

 * Head Tilt  My rat is staggering to one side, and sometimes falls over.
   
   

 * Homeopathy  Are herbal remedies good for rats?
   
   

 * Humane Euthanasia  My rat is constantly ill or in pain and medical treatment
   is not helping. How can I humanely end his suffering?
   
   

 * Inflamed or Cloudy Eyes  My rats eyes look larger than usual, and/or look
   white in the middle.
   
   

 * Introductions  My rat was lonely and I brought a new rattie home to be a
   companion. How do I introduce them?
   
   

 * Itchy Scabs and Fur Loss  My rat is covered in scabs, especially around the
   head and shoulders.
   
   

 * Limping Injury  My rat isn't using one limb, but I don't think he fell...
   
   

 * Lost Rattie  My rat escaped from his cage, is there anything I can do to get
   him to come back?
   
   

 * Mites and Lice  There are little bugs on my rats!
   
   

 * Mouse Information  I know this is for rat information, but you guys are so
   wonderful I know you can answer my mouse question...
   
   

 * Orphans  I am trying to raise an abandoned rat/mouse by hand.
   
   

 * Pain Medications  My rat is in pain. Is there any medicine I can give it?
   
   

 * Porphyrin  I think there is blood coming out of my rat's nose and eyes!
   
   

 * Quarantining Rats  Is it really necessary to quarantine my new rats? How long
   must I keep them separate from my existing rats?
   
   

 * Rat Breeders  Where can I find a rat breeder in my area?
   
   

 * Rat Clubs  I want to join a rat club, can you recommend any?
   
   

 * Rat Teeth  How long should my rat's teeth be? These seem pretty long...
   
   

 * Reinjuries and Cuts from Sharp Nails  My rat still gets itchy even though
   he's been successfully treated for mites / diet problems.
   
   

 * Reproduction -- Birth through Weaning  I need to know everything about rat
   reproduction.
   
   

 * Respiratory Infections  Does my rat have a cold?
   
   

 * Safe Litter / Bedding  I've heard that cedar and pine are toxic to rats. What
   can I use to line my rats' cage?
   
   

 * Science Fair Rodents  I want to have tons of rodent information for my school
   science fair. Where should I look?
   
   

 * Sneezing New Rats  My new rat is sneezing!
   
   

 * Socializing Your Rat  My new rat is frightened and does not like to be held!
   
   

 * Stroke or Paralysis  I noticed that my rat isn't using one side. Should I
   take him to the vet?
   
   

 * Swaying Rat  Why does my pink-eyed rat sway side to side?
   
   

 * Traveling / Moving with Rats  I want to take my rats on a trip with me. How
   do I keep them comfortable and safe?
   
   

 * Tumor Surgery  My rat is having a lump removed; what will be involved, and
   how can I make her more comfortable?
   
   

 * Urban Legend Rat  A friend of a friend of mine brought a small dog back from
   a vacation out of the country...
   
   

 * Watery or Squinty Eye  My rat is squinting with one eye; the other looks
   normal.


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FREQUENTLY RECOMMENDED LINKS:

 * Rat Guide: A Layman's Guide to Health, Medication Use, and Responsible Care
   of Pet Rats
   <https://ratguide.com/>
   
   

 * Drug Usage Chart for Rats
   <https://www.rmca.org/Articles/dchart.htm>
   
   

 * Virginia's Rat Page
   <http://www.interlog.com/~audiotre/rats/>
   
   

 * Julie's Rats Especially for Newbies Collection
   <http://e4n.kuddlykorner4u.com/>
   
   

 * Medical Information
   <http://rathelp.org/raisinrats/medicalinfo.html>
   
   

 * Rat Veterinarians
   <http://www.ratfanclub.org/vetref.html>
   
   

 * First Aid for Small Furries: Critical Care of Rats and Other Small Animals in
   the Home
   <http://www.nenuphar.plus.com/FirstAid/>
   
   
   
   Search the RMCA online Gazette Articles:
    
   
   

 * To send a message to Rat-Help: <mailto:rathelp@groups.io>


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This compilation is possible because of the dedicated efforts of Virginia
Simpson, Meg Stephenson, Brian Lee, Susan Armstrong, Sarah Shuman, Robyn Arthur,
Karen Grant, Laurie Ratcliff, James Kittock, Missy Ruud, members of the RMCA,
and others that have answered rat questions on the internet over the years.
We've quoted each other so often that it's hard to say who wrote what
originally, but rest assured, their input is in every single page in this
section of the Lair.


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