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THE BIG MOVE (Everyone Please Read) - Suebee on Apr 15, 2002

People with 'rat phobia' - happybooker1 on Apr 15, 2002

That is a really tough one... - Suebee on Apr 15, 2002

How long do they really live? - Anonymous on Apr 15, 2002

Average life span is 2-3 years.... - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

another Newbie question: Can Rats get the hiccups?? - Gary on Apr 15, 2002

Think I might have seen summat similar - ChrissyB on Apr 15, 2002

Well they SHOULDN'T be able to... - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

Actually, they SHOULD be able to... - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

Never knew that - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

It is a one way street, kind of... - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

I'm confused now - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

I imagine it does.... - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

And we sure know rats can fart! - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

Mine do it too - it's hard to describe but they sit there, slightly jerking - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Jules, just read your message re squitty poos! If you're going to the vets - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Sorry, should've read Jodi's post first!! I'll shut up now.....!! nm - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Question on increased baytril dosage - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

My vet prescribed 0.1 ml per ml (msg) - ChrissyB on Apr 15, 2002

do you mean per pound? nm - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Doh, typo!! 0.1 ml per day n/m - ChrissyB on Apr 15, 2002

Thanks !!! - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

I hope I'm not imagining this but I THINK there's a bit of improvement - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Hurray! - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

Fingers crossed for you Ali! - Louise on Apr 15, 2002

Wheezing? - Dave Symbok on Apr 15, 2002

Re: Wheezing? - Dimi on Apr 15, 2002

2 pics of my new boy! (Not yet named) - Raymond Beehler on Apr 15, 2002

How about Blur then if he hates cameras? tee hee - Bitsandhismummlles on Apr 15, 2002

Fab new rattie.. - Jules on Apr 15, 2002

flash - Roger on Apr 15, 2002

Name suggestions: skittles (cause he is camera shy) or Herbie (no reason) n/m - Natasha on Apr 15, 2002

How about Flash?!!! (given that he's a speedy boy too!) nm - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Twidderbug.....n/m - JB on Apr 15, 2002

Ahhhhh sudden overactive rattie! - Bitsandhismummlles on Apr 15, 2002

How old is bits? n/m - Jules on Apr 15, 2002

Are you the Jules from Norfolk? - Emma on Apr 15, 2002

Getting a new room mate for my rats, can i do this, what problems might i have - Natasha on Apr 15, 2002

It is usually no problem introducing a new rat or rats.... - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

How does using pine bedding effect rats and what if any risks do you take using it n/m - Natasha on Apr 15, 2002

Pine and Cedar bedding - Ensie on Apr 15, 2002

What is aspen bedding and where can i get it n/m - Anonymous on Apr 15, 2002

Here is a link to pine/cedar toxicity articles: - kmw on Apr 15, 2002

Slowing Down... - Mandy on Apr 15, 2002

Re: Slowing Down... - roger on Apr 15, 2002

I agree with Roger that a trip to the vet is probably in order - hopefully it's - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

whew finally all in one cage - veronica on Apr 14, 2002

LOL, that did make me giggle, imagining all the head-lifting! Poor tired Alice! - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

Update on adopted shelter rats... - Sonya on Apr 14, 2002

Can you get the older boy neutered? - Sabriel on Apr 14, 2002

ugh...well.. - Sonya on Apr 15, 2002

Rat Shows? - Kitwo on Apr 14, 2002

don't know of any in Phoenix - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

About rat shows..... - Bitsandhismummlles on Apr 15, 2002

First trip to the vet and a question. (kinda long) - kepkramer on Apr 14, 2002

keep them together - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Mixing Baytril - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

Same problem--Vet put Baytril in cherry syrup - Kim on Apr 15, 2002

Baby food does the trick for me to get the medicine down. - ValleyKat on Apr 14, 2002

a successful shopping trip for the ratty girls today... - DeVonF on Apr 14, 2002

Terrific! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

actually, he thought it was funny...this time...lol!... - DeVonF on Apr 14, 2002

WOULD LIKE MORE INFO PLEASE?? - gabrielle1976 on Apr 14, 2002

I have a 4-storey ferret cage for Mr. Jingles... - Sheryl on Apr 14, 2002

my rats have an igloo too, they sleep in it during the day & hide in there too n/m - Anonymous on Apr 15, 2002

I gave Mr. Jingles a rib bone (I'm supervsing of course) - question... - Sheryl on Apr 14, 2002

I use the guidelines... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks Scout I took it out after 15 mins. cuz I was too nervous he'd choke (I'm paranoid) - Sheryl on Apr 14, 2002

We've been giving ours rib bones for a while and never had a problem - Mary on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks, Mary...(msg) - Sheryl on Apr 14, 2002

Bones - Goosemoose on Apr 15, 2002

Where to neuter in south VT? - Lucid_Dreamer on Apr 14, 2002

i dont know - kim on Apr 14, 2002

Feeling guilty ... - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

You were very brave, Jules! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

good for you - elegy on Apr 14, 2002

Going on and on and on and on...and on about our rats is what this board is all about!nm - jp on Apr 14, 2002

Don't feel guilty Jules! She'll forget about it much quicker than you!! (msg) - Ali on Apr 15, 2002

well done! hope you are both feeling better soon :o) nm - Louise on Apr 15, 2002

I know what you mean Jules..... - peg on Apr 15, 2002

Please help....Karnann hurt her toe,,, - JJ on Apr 14, 2002

Try.... - Liana on Apr 14, 2002

A cold compress may do the trick it worked for my g pig.nm - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Do antibiotics give squitty poos.. - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Yes, that is a common effect - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

good advise; make sure it is real yougurt (not "drops),with live cultures. n/m - olga on Apr 14, 2002

Still think you should...... msg - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks Paul just to let you know.. - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks for update.... msg - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Actually any of the "cyclines" need to wait at least 2 hours... - Mary on Apr 14, 2002

Another option instead of yogurt - Jodi on Apr 14, 2002

We just buried Oreo. Please read. I don't want to lose another. - valleykat on Apr 14, 2002

I'm so sorry about Oreo! - Irene on Apr 14, 2002

I too cannot adivise but can offer sympathy,so sorry for your loss. n/m - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

So sorry about Oreo - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

Not sure date of birth, but probably early to mid January n/m - vallelykay on Apr 14, 2002

treatment - olga on Apr 14, 2002

Vet did dosage for rats. - valleykat on Apr 14, 2002

live yogurt contains.... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Are you still seeing your original vet? (msg) - jp on Apr 14, 2002

housing/intro question - elegy on Apr 14, 2002

hmmmm.... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Too funny! I had to post... kinda long. - Rooie15 on Apr 14, 2002

Cute! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks for the link! n/m - Rooie15 on Apr 15, 2002

made me laugh after another stressful day with sick rattie..thankyou lol nm - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks for the giggles !!! nm - Ali on Apr 14, 2002

*Giggle!!!* Yup, I hear mine have conversations like that, too! Heehee! ;-) nm - Jodi on Apr 14, 2002

LOL! That was so funny! - Irene on Apr 14, 2002

haha! if i wasn't in class "learning" i'd be laffin out loud! so cute! (nm) - Maree on Apr 14, 2002

More photos of Hobnob and Beans! - Sarah Davis on Apr 14, 2002

Toooooo Precious!!! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

So cute! The first one of Hobnob is absolutely adorable! n/m - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

I thought my babies were cute...you could just eat em!! n/m - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

GAH!!! (Falls over in a dead faint from cuteness overload) *WHOMP!* nm - Jodi on Apr 14, 2002

You're right! Criminal cuteness......great pics!!! :o) nm - peg on Apr 14, 2002

Awwwwww! They look so happy! - Irene on Apr 14, 2002

Beautiful!!! What Kind of Camera? - Spiralgirl on Apr 14, 2002

Kodak DC-240 (msg) - Sarah Davis on Apr 14, 2002

beautiful rats! great pics! nm - LeAnne on Apr 14, 2002

Update -- new guy with Rats, and pics - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

Rat biting... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

I didnt hold my gals.. - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Well said. n/m - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

well said - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

Great post! - peg on Apr 14, 2002

you generalize too much... - Maggiesmom on Apr 14, 2002

Well... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

True, but... - Maggiesmom on Apr 14, 2002

I know... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

It's not always the pet store... (long) - Sarah Davis on Apr 14, 2002

Re: It's not always the pet store... (long) - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

As is said...that one probably will be because you took its friend away. n/m - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Good point... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

THAT ISNT A PEW!!! - kim on Apr 14, 2002

I was thinking the same thing.... - ASH's Mom on Apr 14, 2002

now you guys have me interested... - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

Himilayan Actually... - Spiralgirl on Apr 14, 2002

Woo, I'm good! lol.....thats what i said. nm - ASH's Mom on Apr 14, 2002

Wow...now that you mention it...n/m - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Be Sure You... - happybooker1 on Apr 14, 2002

Oh Geez... more questions! - Tara on Apr 14, 2002

You're right on all counts! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

re the water..... our guys are the same with yoghurt. Badger and Roger - Ali on Apr 14, 2002

What do I do with the carpet when treating for mites? - Amy McKee on Apr 14, 2002

well... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Neutering question - Lucid_Dreamer on Apr 14, 2002

Neutering... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Could it be - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

If I recal correctly... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

dumbnut - Doo on Apr 14, 2002

Ahhhh...poor baby... - mother of eleven on Apr 14, 2002

It's not "dumb".. - peg on Apr 14, 2002

Peg's absolutely right - Jodi on Apr 14, 2002

I found - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

I DID IT!!!!!...Wild / Domestic Integration - Mother of Eleven on Apr 14, 2002

One cautionary word... - Charissa on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks for the advice... - Mother of Eleven on Apr 14, 2002

NEVER, NEVER AGAIN - Ensie on Apr 14, 2002

Your point is an important one thankyou for taking the time to tell us - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

so sorry for your loss - Louise on Apr 14, 2002

I am so sorry nm - Anmllvr731 on Apr 14, 2002

Don't be too hard on yourself - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

Jules, I've just seen your messages about Babs. I really hope she's - Ali on Apr 14, 2002

Babs..an update.. - Jules on Apr 14, 2002

Oops, we must have been writing at the same time! I'm so glad to hear - Ali on Apr 14, 2002

Injection abceses - Natasha on Apr 14, 2002

Really pleased there's been an improvement..... msg - Paul & Aileen, and Lilith & Phoebe on Apr 14, 2002

I hope someone can help me... - Ang on Apr 14, 2002

Check back a couple of pages on Forum..... - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

response - gabrielle1976 on Apr 14, 2002

sounds like... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

If you seperate two males for a short time... - Alisha Watson on Apr 14, 2002

Depends... - Charissa on Apr 14, 2002

Meant a day or two... - Alisha Watson on Apr 14, 2002

HELP!!!!! - Kat on Apr 14, 2002

It probably wont - Liana on Apr 14, 2002

Now that Liana says it was safe, I've got to ask........ msg - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Lol, good idea! nm - Liana on Apr 14, 2002

thrilling trip to the emergency vet - kim on Apr 14, 2002

Lol....she's just seeing how much attention she can get from you! - Kat on Apr 14, 2002

What about a sock jacket? - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

no can do with fat rat :) - kim on Apr 14, 2002

fake bandage - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

We do that to stop my Dad's dog from going crazy - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

Bitter liquid to paint on - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Our Ros hated her bandage - but looked so cute. Pic - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Ooooh, so sweet ! nm - Sheryl on Apr 14, 2002

Thank you - Karen on Apr 14, 2002

Where do you live? msg - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Breeding Ethics and Questions... Need Advice! (longish) - Tara on Apr 13, 2002

Re: Breeding Ethics and Questions... Need Advice! (longish) - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

I agree, and - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

if she doesnt believe - kim on Apr 14, 2002

That is well said... - peg on Apr 14, 2002

Gotta agree with that. - Grace Jr on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks everybody! - Tara on Apr 14, 2002

Tara, here is something to show your friend.......:) - peg on Apr 14, 2002

Great link - should be 'required reading'. n/m - Paul J on Apr 14, 2002

Just a thought... - Mother of Eleven on Apr 14, 2002

thank you, Tara! - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

Very true... - Maggiesmom on Apr 14, 2002

how common is it for a new Rat to bite? - Gary on Apr 13, 2002

what were you doing when the rat bite you? - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

Rat biting... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Re: how common is it for a new Rat to bite? - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

Well... - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

In that case definately scared. n/m - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

I've been bitten before. - Grace Jr on Apr 14, 2002

A rat with a CORRECT, normal temperament would run away if scared. - Marwin on Apr 14, 2002

Thanks - Gary on Apr 14, 2002

??? - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

Appearance - Grace Jr on Apr 13, 2002

brown - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

how can i find a vet to neuter my rats - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

Not entirely neccissary...msg - Joe on Apr 13, 2002

Thanks - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

Idol curiosity... - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

response idol curiosity - gabrielle1976 on Apr 14, 2002

Re: response idol curiosity - Joe on Apr 14, 2002

Or... - Charissa on Apr 14, 2002

it may not be necessary... - elegy on Apr 13, 2002

I got them all at my friends pet store - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

me too... - elegy on Apr 14, 2002

Can rats get... - Alisha Watson on Apr 13, 2002

Nope - Grace Jr on Apr 13, 2002

Good:) Thanks for the info:) n/m - Alisha Watson on Apr 14, 2002

Do rats respond to music? - Chic 2000 on Apr 13, 2002

Yes - though only to music WE can't hear!! : ) n/m - Paul J on Apr 13, 2002

Mr. Jingles loves it when I listen to BNL and will start to listen to Sum 41 but ignore it - Jingles Jughead on Apr 13, 2002

mine seem to like Bach... - Scout on Apr 14, 2002

I wanna adopt a rat - Australian - Shaggy on Apr 13, 2002

Cage Covering - Natasha on Apr 13, 2002

I am thinking - Audrey on Apr 13, 2002

Re: I am thinking - Anonymous on Apr 14, 2002

Sorry! I forgot... - Audrey on Apr 13, 2002

Cage Covering - Anonymous on Apr 13, 2002

response - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

floor covering - Anonymous on Apr 13, 2002

look at other places - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

rat beddings - roger on Apr 14, 2002

Order online - Jodi on Apr 13, 2002

What I would suggest... - Mandy on Apr 13, 2002

im sorry - gabrielle1976 on Apr 13, 2002

Well... - Joe on Apr 13, 2002

You can find large scraps of remnant fabric at fabric stores and places too! Cheap! nm - Tara on Apr 14, 2002

Rabbit food pellets work in a pinch nm - Meghan on Apr 14, 2002

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