▲ 32 r/rat
Im freaking out i was at camp and she was fine when i left
My rat has this huge lump on her arm im freaking out whats do i do
u/shimobiza — 4 hours ago
r/rat
▲ 53 r/rat
I handmade a fantasy rat named Ruby! <3
Ruby is a posable, weighted plush artwork, I 100% handmade, enjoy! <3
u/Goldenfin101 — 11 hours ago
▲ 3 r/rat
mama ray
i’m not sure if this is allowed but my new rat (she had a sister but she passed) gave birth around a week ago, the day before she gave birth she gave me a pretty nasty bite, i’ve been trying to bond with her but nothing i seem to do works, we are just now at the point where i can put her food in without her trying to bite me, i try sitting with her by her cage and feeding baby food off of a spoon but i still can’t pet her without her jerking around to my finger, i love her and want to give her the best life but i don’t want to stress her out, i wanted to try the bathtub bonding but i can’t pick her up at all to get her there, please help me
u/BogSwog — 18 hours ago
▲ 225 r/rat
First time rat owner looking for tips for rescue ratties
Hi! So I adopted two male rats (Squeak-Eazy + Squirtle) about 2 months ago from a foster. She told me that their litter and mom were owned by someone else previously who severely neglected them. They all came in with respiratory issues and severely underweight (>100g when then should've been 300g).
They're super sweet and are comfortable climbing on my shoulder from the edge of their cage and nuzzling in my hair. They'll lick my fingers, go right up to my face, sometimes climb up my sleeve or arm but they still won't let me hold or pick them up. I just started getting them to sit in my hands within their cage but they'll only stay for a few seconds and if I move at all to try and left them out, they jump off and run away.
I totally understand them still being fearful but I'd love to get them some out of the cage time (i've only successfully gotten them out once using a snuggle sack but they suspicious of those too). I was wondering if anyone has any tips for getting them comfortable OR any recommendations for a ramp or something i could use as a ramp from their cage to the floor (i have a play pen but the distance from the cage to the floor is pretty far).
Thank you if you read this far! Can't wait to see all the cute ratties❤️
u/sicksensee — 24 hours ago
Walter tries to eat some spicy ramen and gets a surprise. But he is persistent...
u/blonderoofrat — 1 day ago
▲ 17 r/rat
Access or Tumor?
That bump was not there yesterday I woke up today went to hang out with friends came back in and there's a bump on one of my rats she's like 1 to 2 years old I don't know exactly because she was dumped I can't get it checked out at a vet because of the time and I can't wake my parents up because I think my rat has cancer or something
u/Narrow_Sock3659 — 1 day ago
What bedding do you guys use?
I’ve seen a good few people recommend the Snowflake brand for wood chips
I’ve seen a few people recommend the Carefresh bedding but I know there’s better brand to use out there!
Please influence me in the correct direction
u/Excellent-Avocado-32 — 1 day ago
▲ 7 r/rat
Need advice!
So today I realised that the cage to my pet rats was open. To make it even worse, the person that was there (I was out of city) left the garden door open. I've been able to find one, not the other. There's a new burrow in the garden, so I'm really hoping she's in there! What else can do? I've left all sorts out there for her. I can't hear her in there. I'm worried for my other rat as they have bonded very well and she seems pretty sad without her sister. I don't know what to do?
u/thykooks — 1 day ago
▲ 170 r/rat
My girls 2 weeks before I got them! 🐀😍 I miss when they were little again! 😭
u/Sluttvkitten — 2 days ago
Skin lesion
Looking for a bit of advice…
Our 18m old boy has this skin lesion which has appeared over the last week. He’s had a lump in the skin for a couple of months which hasn’t grown and has never bothered him, and he’s completely well otherwise. It looks a bit like a wart, but I’m not sure what to do about it. Any ideas?!
u/Distinct-Raisin1641 — 1 day ago
▲ 2 r/rat
Need advice on litter substrate!
Hi, would this be okay to use for my rats litter? Ty!!
u/lixxylixx — 2 days ago
Urgent rehoming
I am located in gulf shores, Al
I'm unfortunately looking to rehome my two pet rats.
My previous landlord allowed them, but we now have a new landlord who does quarterly inspections and only permits approved pets, so I'm no longer able to keep them.
They are two male rats, both around 7 months old:
George is a hairless rat and Momo is a dumbo rat
They are bonded and need to stay together.
They will come with:
Their cage which is one of the larger multi story cages a secondary travel cage
A pet backpack for short trips
Bedding
Litter
Some food
A couple of toys
They will need some new supplies, as they've chewed through many of their current accessories (as rats do).
I'm looking for an experienced rat owner who can provide them with a safe, loving, and permanent home. If you're interested or have any questions, please let me know. I'd also appreciate it if you could share this post with anyone who may be a good fit.
Finding them the right home is my top priority these are my babies.
u/Unknown_student18 — 3 days ago
▲ 843 r/rat
Wild rat update’
So you may remember my post about the agouti Norway we caught in a humane trap? Well we’re keeping him as no one ever replied to our ads in our local area! Just wanted to share we named him Bubby (mr bubs for short) and I wanted to share a video of just how affectionate he is and how much he loves pets! Since he was so loved on my last post we’re going to keep updating his progress with videos ! So enjoy 😊
u/Regular_Fix_2552 — 4 days ago
▲ 191 r/rat
I’m getting more rats soon! This is kiwi 🥝 she is one of 4 I’m getting!
u/Sluttvkitten — 3 days ago