Rodents

  • [Rodents] i need awnsers when my rat will give birth? Hits:100

    Well, you didn't really supply us with enough information to give you the correct answer. Has your rat just very recently conceived, or is she mid-pregnancy? I'm not sure of exactly the answer you want, but a rat's gestation (time being preg...

  • [Rodents] GUINEA PIGS CAGE HAS MAGGOTS!!! NEED HELP NOWW!!? Hits:60

    i know its kinda long but please take a couple minutes to read it .................... I was cleaning my cage today and it was my first time trying new bedding i usually use kay cob cause its cheaper then newspaper and they cant use wood sha...

  • [Rodents] Rat Question ... PLEASE HELP!? Hits:116

    I got 2 rats yesterday and I want them to trust me. I've given them yogurt like ppl said but it didnt seem to help. Any other suggestions? Please help! You need to leave them a few days because they need time to get used to there new environ...

  • [Rodents] 9 month old rat has tumour ?!?!? Hits:87

    My ratty has a lump under her armpit that I am sure is a tumour. Have booked a vet apoinment but why has she got a tumour so young?: ( If she get's this one removed, could she ever get another? I do not want her to suffer the operation twice...

  • [Rodents] Will guinea pigs eat when they are sick?!? Hits:188

    I got guinea pigs about 1 week ago. One of the pigs I have noticed (recently) that his urine is thick and milky colored ... but it may be throw up. My mom doesnt want to take him to the vet because of the fact that he is eating. He is eating...

  • [Rodents] Should I purchase a female, male, furry, or hairless rat? Hits:83

    I've seen lots of questions like this one, but would like to know which type of rat is best for me. I am looking for an easy-to-care-for pet that loves to cuddle and can be taught tricks. I've done tons of research, like no pine/cedar beddin...

  • [Rodents] Rat Owners! Please answer? Hits:102

    Have you ever seen your rat/s wag their tails? 'Cos all up I've had 8 rats, my first two occasionally wagged their tails and I thought I must've gone crazy or something, but one of my current two that I have does it at least weekly. I was ju...

  • [Rodents] my gerbils are fighting i dont know what to do ...? Hits:91

    hm if you are wondering, they have drawn blood, alot ... btw i have alot of them in a really big cage really big! they didnt do this when they where in the fish tank. but not the grils fight with the girls and my oldest 1 fights with 2 of my...

  • [Rodents] How to convince my mom to let me have a hamster.? Hits:80

    I really want a hamster for Christmas, but my mom hates rodents. Is there a way I could convince her to let me get one? Awww. My mom was the same way when I was younger. Maybe take her to the petstore to see the hamsters. Or show her some cu...

  • [Rodents] What can I use as guinea pig toys? Hits:73

    I want to put some toys into my guinea pigs cage because he is very playful, but I don't know what I can use. Are there any items from around the house that I can use that he wont end up chewing on or getting sick from?? Yes, the best things...