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Topic: THE BIG DAY.... shut down is midnight, tonite EST
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 2297
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:25 am   Subject: THE BIG DAY.... shut down is midnight, tonite EST
Goodnight my friend.

Ang
Topic: Happy 6th Birthday, RP!
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 2702
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:32 pm   Subject: RE: Happy 6th Birthday, RP!

So long, and thanks for all the rats.


LOL

party Thank you, Christy and Jason for a wonderful six years. Hug

Ang
Topic: Important RP Announcement - FORUMS CLOSED
Angela

Replies: 110
Views: 58827
PostForum: RatPalace Announcements & Updates   Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:46 am   Subject: Important RP Announcement - FORUMS CLOSED
Christy, I've always wondered how you managed to keep this place going with all your other responsibilities. I can honestly say I could never have done it even when I had no life other than my comput ...
Topic: Ratless
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 986
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:41 pm   Subject: Ratless
Ok, so I got some sort of mutant sweet bunny :P

Thank you all for your kind words. Since I was sick earlier in the week I didn't really think much about her being gone but now it's hitting me agai ...
Topic: Ratless
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 986
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:52 am   Subject: RE: Ratless
But we have wabbits to comfort us in our ratlessness :) Mia-bunn is good at facewashing when I've been crying. I don't know what I would do without her.

Ang
Topic: Ratless
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 986
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:47 am   Subject: Ratless
I lost my last girly, Daisy, Saturday night. Some of you might remember when I adopted her and her sisters last March. Daisy was the shy one. She never did get used to being handled but she always ...
Topic: Terrible shock
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 535
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:03 am   Subject: Terrible shock
Thank you all :*) I'm trying not to think about it too much. I'm worried about Daisy; she's never been a calm girl, and now she seems a lot jumpier. I try to pay her special attention but she doesn ...
Topic: Terrible shock
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 535
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:28 pm   Subject: Terrible shock
I just found Rosie Too dead Puppy Dog Eyes I have no idea what might have happened. Yesterday she was fine. She's never been sick. She didn't appear to be hurt in any way, just dead. I got her ove ...
Topic: Rat story in Reader's Digest
Angela

Replies: 0
Views: 124
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:08 am   Subject: Rat story in Reader's Digest
The November issue of RD has a story about a pet rat! I only skimmed over it, but it's a good article. The woman started out with a mouse, and after it died a friend recommended a pet rat. They got ...
Topic: Lucas and Phineas ~September 17, 2005~ *warning-graphic*
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 526
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:15 am   Subject: Lucas and Phineas ~September 17, 2005~ *warning-graphic*
Oh...wow. I'm so sorry, Jess. That is amazing, beautiful and sad. I've known animals to give up after the loss of a friend, but...wow. Hug

Ang
Topic: How not to introduce rats-a cautionary tale
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 386
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:04 pm   Subject: RE: How not to introduce rats-a cautionary tale
Oh Abita! Shocked Just reading about your hand is making me woozy...I can imagine how miserable it really feels. Good Vibes for healing without complications. Hug

Ang
Topic: This is turning out a bad week
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 303
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:59 am   Subject: This is turning out a bad week
Thanks, you guys Hug It's starting to get to me now. Every time I pass her empty cage I want to talk to her...then I remember she's not there Sad

Ang
Topic: Well wishes needed for Haggis ***UPDATE***
Angela

Replies: 20
Views: 444
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:42 am   Subject: Well wishes needed for Haggis ***UPDATE***
Oh, poor lumpy Haggis! Confused I'm sorry she's going through this again. Crossed Fingers and Good Vibes for your pretty lady.

Ang
Topic: This is turning out a bad week
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 303
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:08 pm   Subject: This is turning out a bad week
Miss Chloe - last of Lucky's Charms - passed in her sleep last night. Chloe was the least sociable of the babies for the longest time. Until she was living alone she would still nip at me occasional ...
Topic: Arwen - 28 July 2005
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 418
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:35 am   Subject: Arwen - 28 July 2005
I'm so sorry, Abita. Hug to you and Victor and Sparrow too.

Ang
Topic: Hey guys check this out
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 503
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:06 pm   Subject: Hey guys check this out
Kewl! And the Incas kept a related species as a pet Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: Leather's broken leg - UPDATE - no amputation
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 340
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:28 pm   Subject: Leather's broken leg - UPDATE - no amputation
What a week you are having! I'm glad to hear Misto is doing better. Many Good Vibes for Leather. It's awesome that you'll have a vet to call if needed while on vacation. Crossed Fingers that yo ...
Topic: Nikko 9/19/03 -7/22/05
Angela

Replies: 20
Views: 512
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:14 am   Subject: Nikko 9/19/03 -7/22/05
Dani, I'm so sorry about Nikko. Hug

Ang
Topic: Dice {piccies}
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 304
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:07 pm   Subject: Dice {piccies}
How about using shredded newspaper? My girls have always loved nesting with it and papertowels. I think some people do use fabric/blankets in their cages; I've only ever done that with my elderly ra ...
Topic: What would YOU have done? Snicker is HOME! (pics)
Angela

Replies: 36
Views: 973
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:42 am   Subject: What would YOU have done? Snicker is HOME! (pics)
Awww! He looks very much happy and at home already. Such a handsome fella :)

Ang
Topic: Are my girls just weird?
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 305
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:49 am   Subject: Are my girls just weird?
As a matter of fact, I found them sleeping together this morning Mr. Green And tonight at dinner, Daisy took a sweet potato fry from my hand :) It's the first time she's taken anything I've offered her :y ...
Topic: Honeymoon Pics
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 385
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 4:26 am   Subject: Honeymoon Pics
LOL! I wish the boys I've had had buck grease that looked that good wink Well, the next time you're travelling you'll just have to make a big all CAPS post about it Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: Good vibes for Colin, Please
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 543
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 4:11 am   Subject: Good vibes for Colin, Please
Oh dear. Poor Colin. Sad Good Vibes and Crossed Fingers that he starts eating, and feeling, better soon. Hug

Ang
Topic: Honeymoon Pics
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 385
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 4:07 am   Subject: Honeymoon Pics
Awww! They are beautiful :) Is that a third color I see on Milo?? Am I looking at a calico rattie?? Where are you located again? I want a purty dumbo like that Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: Are my girls just weird?
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 305
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:55 pm   Subject: Are my girls just weird?
Yes, I just introduced them before Hurricane Dennis, and then had their cages next to each other. They seemed interested in reaching each other from separate cages. Now they're like, "whatever." I ...
Topic: Are my girls just weird?
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 305
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:28 pm   Subject: Are my girls just weird?
Rosie Too and Daisy don't interact with each other at all. Yesterday when I put them together I saw them sniff each other out one time. Since then they seem to be ignoring each other. They sleep in ...
Topic: Ratties on Animal Planet!
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 228
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:34 pm   Subject: Ratties on Animal Planet!
Grrrr! I turned to Animal Planet and was just in time to see the credits.

Ang
Topic: Good wishes requested for Misto - update
Angela

Replies: 29
Views: 642
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:10 pm   Subject: Good wishes requested for Misto - update
Poor Misto! Keeping Crossed Fingers for him.

Ang
Topic: The girls together
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 292
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:53 am   Subject: The girls together
I don't know what she looks like on your screen, but on mine she looks sorta beige. But she's not beige like other beige ratties I've had; her fur is sorta tipped with light orange...I'd call her apr ...
Topic: The girls together
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 292
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:40 am   Subject: The girls together
Honestly, every time I touch her/pick her up she will start washing herself as soon as I let her go. I think she had some bad people experiences in the past.

Ang
Topic: The girls together
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 292
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:20 am   Subject: The girls together
Rosie Too and Daisy moved into their condominium today Mr. Green

Daisy isn't sure she likes the new digs.
http://www.ratpalace.com/albums/album96/Timid_Daisy.jpg

Ok, maybe I'll look around.
http://ww ...
Topic: *CLEMENTINES EEPERS w/PICS!! *some lil graphic*
Angela

Replies: 291
Views: 7888
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:37 pm   Subject: *CLEMENTINES EEPERS w/PICS!! *some lil graphic*
Awww. I wuv ickle baby ratties. They are so disgustingly cute lurve

Ang
Topic: They're here! -pics- [More pics added!]
Angela

Replies: 28
Views: 634
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:11 am   Subject: They're here! -pics- [More pics added!]
Wait.. which rat are we talking about? Merlin or Monte? I'm confused. :P

I was talking about Monte :)

Ang
Topic: They're here! -pics- [More pics added!]
Angela

Replies: 28
Views: 634
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:56 am   Subject: They're here! -pics- [More pics added!]
He looks blue to me too. Maybe he's dove...http://ratpalace.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=152&page=1

Whatever it's called, he's beautiful :)

Ang
Topic: Kameo 12/23/02 - 07/18/05
Angela

Replies: 29
Views: 646
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:35 am   Subject: Kameo 12/23/02 - 07/18/05
I'm so sorry, Debbie. Hug Comfort for you and Teddy.

Ang
Topic: I have to send my Flour to his brothers tonight
Angela

Replies: 28
Views: 820
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:03 am   Subject: I have to send my Flour to his brothers tonight
Cry I am so sorry you had to let Flour go. Hug

Ang
Topic: Rat Bundy? Terrorizing Cagemates. *Final Update, w/ pics*
Angela

Replies: 24
Views: 550
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:47 pm   Subject: Rat Bundy? Terrorizing Cagemates. *Final Update, w/ pics*
I'm so glad that Fee has been exonerated of all charges. That expression on Berkley's face would do Bunn proud! Mr. Green "What're you looking at?"

Ang
Topic: First introduction
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 172
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:34 pm   Subject: First introduction
I had Rosie Too and Daisy out on my bed together for a short while. They did very well together. RT seemed to dominate first because Daisy was too curious about this new place. Once Daisy learned t ...
Topic: "Souqie See's All!"
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 310
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 6:24 am   Subject: "Souqie See's All!"
roflmao That's brilliant, Phyllis! How much does Madame Souqie charge for a reading? Can she tell if my remaining trees and house will survive Hurricane Dennis? wink

Ang
Topic: Dilute fawn
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 318
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:18 am   Subject: Dilute fawn
I would really like to get some pics of her, but I don't think it'll be happening this weekend. And hopefully we will all still be here after this weekend.

I did see a picture of an amber rattie o ...
Topic: yetties weight is already improving!?
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 349
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 3:01 am   Subject: yetties weight is already improving!?
Yetti is disgustingly gorgeous lurve Show us more pictures!

Ang
Topic: Dilute fawn
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 318
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:22 am   Subject: Dilute fawn
Oh yes, I suppose it would be helpful to mention her eye color. They are pink. When I first got her I thought she was a dirty PEW.

Ang
Topic: Dilute fawn
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 318
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 12:59 am   Subject: Dilute fawn
Is there a color that is a dilute of fawn? Since Cocoa's gone, I can actually reach into the cage and pick Daisy up. I had thought she was beige or champagne, but she looks peachy orange. Really pa ...
Topic: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 251
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:23 pm   Subject: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
Yes, Squiggle needed insulin injections. Unfortunately, his body was so wiped out from disease that he passed away within a week of starting on insulin Sad

So the ketones aren't directly from fat b ...
Topic: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 251
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:03 pm   Subject: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
The ferret had adrenal disease which interfered with insulin production causing diabetes. And they do have a high protein diet.

Yeah, I seem to get all the weird stuff. Nature's way of making sur ...
Topic: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 251
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:21 pm   Subject: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
In 1999 I lost a cat, and in 2001 I lost my rat, Harlequin. I don't know if any of my other rats had lung cancer; Cocoa was the first we've opened up in a long time.

Cool article! I wonder if tha ...
Topic: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 251
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:07 pm   Subject: Results of Cocoa's necropsy
I took her body in first thing this morning. She had lung cancer. Bad. Both lungs were affected. Dr Nat said it could be that the ketones I smelled on her were the result of not eating. The left ...
Topic: A few questions, and pictures of my fosters...
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 577
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:52 am   Subject: A few questions, and pictures of my fosters...
Oh they look awfully young and happy to me :) I hope the previous family lets you keep them. It would be a shame to put them down when they don't appear to be suffering.

Ang
Topic: Bulging Belly!! * MATERNITY CAGE!!*More Pics!*
Angela

Replies: 27
Views: 734
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 6:14 am   Subject: Bulging Belly!! * MATERNITY CAGE!!*More Pics!*
Look at that fat little belly!!! Mr. Green In the fourth pic it looks like she's wearing a huge Santa hat LOL

Ang
Topic: Crazy, Oct. 4th 2003 - July 6th 2005
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 502
PostForum: Mice   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:09 am   Subject: Crazy, Oct. 4th 2003 - July 6th 2005
Oh no, not another! I'm so sorry, Kate Hug What a precious little cow mouse she was. Rest easy, Crazy.

Ang
Topic: Ratless
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 480
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:04 am   Subject: Ratless
I'm so sorry, Lexi Hug Run free, Erebus.

Ang
Topic: Cocoa is gone
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 304
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:37 am   Subject: Cocoa is gone
I talked to the vet last night about her symptoms; we suspect hyperadrenocorticism secondary to underlying disease. She was feeling much better last night when I had her out...she had been eating and ...
Topic: Cocoa, the demon rescue, is sick
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 230
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:20 pm   Subject: Cocoa, the demon rescue, is sick
I was told when I got her and her sisters that they were about two years old, though they didn't look it. This morning Daisy was all over the cage wanting attention, and Cocoa was not to be seen. Th ...
Topic: this was so unintended.......
Angela

Replies: 24
Views: 582
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:11 pm   Subject: this was so unintended.......
Aw! He's adorable Heart His fur reminds me of a hamster...all fluffly like.

Ang
Topic: New addition to the furry family
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 268
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:29 pm   Subject: New addition to the furry family
Heart Oy looks like another Ed :*) Give the handsome fella some scritches for me.

Ang
Topic: Bulging Belly!! * MATERNITY CAGE!!*More Pics!*
Angela

Replies: 27
Views: 734
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:26 pm   Subject: Bulging Belly!! * MATERNITY CAGE!!*More Pics!*
Congratulations to you and Clementine! I bet she would love some paper towel to shred for the nest :) Wishing her luck with her birthing and good health to her babies Crossed Fingers

Ang
Topic: Truffles: Arpil 2004 - July 2 2005
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 416
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:16 pm   Subject: Truffles: Arpil 2004 - July 2 2005
What a lovely girl. I'm sorry you had to let her go Sad

Ang
Topic: Odd people and rat companions.
Angela

Replies: 24
Views: 581
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:56 pm   Subject: Odd people and rat companions.
That is in no way insulting! I've thought for a long time that we were just the other side of "normal." And I like it that way Mr. Green

Still, "normal" is a relative term. What one group considers no ...
Topic: Stripe: on the mend
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 348
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:30 pm   Subject: Stripe: on the mend
don't know what he smelled like before, but he was immediately scent marked like there was no tomorrow. Spike violated Mr Bear by heavily marking his hind end, then turned around and mounted Mr. Bear' ...
Topic: HOORAY!! WE WON!!!
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 298
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:21 pm   Subject: HOORAY!! WE WON!!!
Thumbs Up Excellent! Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: good vibes needed for Stripe *3rd update*
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 452
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:06 am   Subject: good vibes needed for Stripe *3rd update*
Good Vibes for Stripe. Get well soon!

Ang
Topic: New Ruckus Members!
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 355
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:52 am   Subject: New Ruckus Members!
Yay! Good news! :) The new boys are beeyooteeful Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: piccies (slow, but worth it!)
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 422
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:25 am   Subject: piccies (slow, but worth it!)
Ahh, ze ebil Bunn! He looks so benign while being groomed, yet there lurks in his eye...a sparkle of malice! He's just waiting for the perfect ankle to attack Twisted Evil

Ang
Topic: Pictures of my ratties!
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 296
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:01 am   Subject: Pictures of my ratties!
lurve Beautiful girls! What color are they?

Ang
Topic: Sad day here
Angela

Replies: 25
Views: 726
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:22 pm   Subject: Sad day here
I'm so sorry, Lynn. Hug Rest easy, Pei Pei and Satine.

Ang
Topic: rat temple
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 214
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:58 am   Subject: rat temple
Oh, to have all those ratties climbing all over oneself Heart

Ang
Topic: Finally, pictures of ze Horde! Really, REALLY pic heavy.
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 238
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:36 am   Subject: Finally, pictures of ze Horde! Really, REALLY pic heavy.
They came out just fine! All of your babies are gorgeous :) You best keep Shaolin and King Cupcake under lock and key...you aren't that far from me and I just might have to come relieve you of their ...
Topic: Had to rehome my
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 351
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:21 am   Subject: Had to rehome my
Hug I'm sorry you had to rehome Splinter and Templeton. You did everything you could for them, and have given them another chance. I hope they will adjust to their new home and be happy.

Ang
Topic: One lone rat remains at the House o' Vermin
Angela

Replies: 22
Views: 763
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:29 pm   Subject: One lone rat remains at the House o' Vermin
:*) That was beautiful! What a sweet old man lurve I, too, will pray that he goes gently when his time comes. Belly Kiss for Flour. Hug for you.

Ang
Topic: I had to let Gluon go...
Angela

Replies: 22
Views: 479
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:52 am   Subject: I had to let Gluon go...
Oh no! :*( I'm so sorry Comfort Hug

Goodnight, sweet Gluon...

Ang
Topic: Ridiculous pet store crap. Long, venting.
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 532
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:04 am   Subject: Ridiculous pet store crap. Long, venting.
Cry It's disgusting the way some people treat small animals Banghead And to jack up the price like that...he wouldn't have been sold as a feeder in that condition...what a butthead! Trout Slap I ...
Topic: Two new girls!
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 172
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:36 am   Subject: Two new girls!
Sucker

Ang
Topic: Tips on giving oral antibiotics
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 172
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:01 am   Subject: Tips on giving oral antibiotics
I've found that jelly/jam or baby food works well. Sweet potatoes (baby food) have always been a hit with my crew.

Ang
Topic: Ayla is going naked
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 209
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:54 am   Subject: Ayla is going naked
Have you ruled out bugs? I've seen rats lose hair from mites/lice. Does she have cagemates that groom her? If she were a ferret I'd say adrenal disease; but I don't know if rats get adrenal tumors. ...
Topic: Girlie pics!
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 329
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:27 am   Subject: Girlie pics!
lurve I wanna kiss the Ivy's smudged face!

Ang
Topic: Rosie Too pics, FINALLY!
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 175
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:22 am   Subject: Rosie Too pics, FINALLY!
Oops! My fault. Not used to the tags yet.

Ang
Topic: Rosie Too pics, FINALLY!
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 175
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:50 am   Subject: Rosie Too pics, FINALLY!
Here's my sweet, lame baby girl. She's not one for sitting still and having her photo taken.

Is it safe to come out?
http://www.ratpalace.com/albums/album96/CuteFace061505.jpg

What a big bed t ...
Topic: Does anyone have a rattie who......
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 267
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:13 pm   Subject: Does anyone have a rattie who......
roflmao I can just see these little tiny ratfists! None of mine have ever punched, but I did have a pair of boys who would attack my cats. They put a nick in my Babycat's ear :P

Ang
Topic: Vet clinic did a nice thing
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 301
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:51 pm   Subject: Vet clinic did a nice thing
Our vet also sends condolence cards. I think it's a newer practice among vets...my mom's vet has been around for years and years and I don't think they've ever sent her a card.

Ang
Topic: Orion Dec 2002-6/12/05 & Dash 4/20/03-6/12/05
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 337
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:01 pm   Subject: Orion Dec 2002-6/12/05 & Dash 4/20/03-6/12/05
Paisley, I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful boys Sad Hug

Ang
Topic: Lots of playtime pics of all ratties
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 401
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:30 pm   Subject: Lots of playtime pics of all ratties
Clara looks awfully sly in the first picture - like she's up to no good Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: Asaka: ?? - 06/06/2005
Angela

Replies: 20
Views: 351
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:29 am   Subject: Asaka: ?? - 06/06/2005
Oh no! I'm so sorry, Christy Sad Rest easy, Asaka.

Ang
Topic: Welcome Rosie Too
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 174
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:45 am   Subject: Welcome Rosie Too
awww and you decided to post this with no pictures why?????

Because I don't have any batteries for my digital camera :P

Ang
Topic: Welcome Rosie Too
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 174
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:40 am   Subject: Welcome Rosie Too
I got another call from my vet today. Seems the manager at the local PetsMart brought a girlie in yesterday with a hurt leg. Her leg will be okay, but they wouldn't be able to sell her lame, so inqu ...
Topic: HELP! Rat bit girlfriend bad. Hospital all night.
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 487
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:19 pm   Subject: HELP! Rat bit girlfriend bad. Hospital all night.
Wow! Shocked That's bizarre. There was a girl here once who had a rat bite get infected, but it took a few days. What happened to your gf sounds like some kind of allergic reaction. Do your rats e ...
Topic: Quick help please folks
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 388
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:12 am   Subject: Quick help please folks
Lexi, I'm so sorry you lost Algos...and had an exam after. I've been through the same this spring, 'though I didn't have the presence of mind to get hammered afterward. Many Hug to you. Rest ea ...
Topic: Blaze 3/23/03 - 5/21/05
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 260
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 7:12 pm   Subject: Blaze 3/23/03 - 5/21/05
Miss Blaze passed away in her sleep last night. Chloe is alone and sad now Sad I'm thankful that the last few babies have gone peacefully, but it sucks having them all the same age and going one afte ...
Topic: Triton, Summer 2002-18 May 2005
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 338
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 6:09 am   Subject: Triton, Summer 2002-18 May 2005
I'm sorry you've lost another boy Sad Hug and healing thoughts coming your way.

Ang
Topic: Good news to you. That I save wild mouse life!
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 515
PostForum: Mice   Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 7:33 am   Subject: Good news to you. That I save wild mouse life!
:) Good job, Amber!

Whether he could get into the cage...probably. If he could get his head through the bars he could squeeze through. I've read that rats can squeeze through a hole the size o ...
Topic: :*) Oh, the joy!
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 210
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 6:55 am   Subject: :*) Oh, the joy!
Cocoa, the demon rescue rat, is improving! Tonight she let me hold her and kiss her :) She still has issues about anyone being near her cage or reaching in, but she will climb to the edge and let me ...
Topic: Rest in peace, my Chloe-rat.
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 194
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 6:51 am   Subject: Rest in peace, my Chloe-rat.
I'm so sorry, Carolyn Sad RIP Chloe. I have a rescue now who is a lot like Chloe; I hope we can have the patience to learn to like each other the way you and Chloe did.

Ang
Topic: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 870
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 7:45 pm   Subject: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
The second baby never came out yesterday. Unfortunately, the dog found it this morning somehow Sad I was really hoping he'd stay under the house and not venture into the yard while the dogs were out. ...
Topic: Long time no post.
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 189
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 7:41 pm   Subject: Long time no post.
Lexi! It's great to see you!

I'm sorry Erebus is feeling poorly Sad Nutrical is a great idea. If he's anything like my ferrets he'll want to eat the whole tube at one sitting :P You might chec ...
Topic: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 870
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 2:43 am   Subject: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
When you take wildlife to them, you have to fill out a form that says that the animal will be kept until it is able to be returned to the wild. Unless an animal is injured to the extent that it canno ...
Topic: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 870
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 8:03 pm   Subject: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Yes, there's a wildlife rescue about two miles away. Normally that would be the first thing I thought of, but this week....I'm a bit scatterbrained.

Sparrow, they probably could manage on their ow ...
Topic: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 870
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 7:44 pm   Subject: HELP! Orphaned wild rodents! UPDATE
Our dog killed a mama rodent this morning, leaving babies behind. We're not sure if they are field mice or rats. They're bigger than petstore mice, bt slightly smaller than baby rats. Their eyes ha ...
Topic: Introducing...
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 246
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 7:58 pm   Subject: Introducing...
They are all so doggone cute! I love the way young ones have such big eyes and curious expressions :)

Ang
Topic: My new girls! *pics*
Angela

Replies: 22
Views: 476
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 7:54 pm   Subject: My new girls! *pics*
Heart Faint There are so Gorgeous! The colors...WOW! And I expect they look even prettier in person. Christy, you are so lucky!

Ang
Topic: r crisps ok?
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 152
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:58 pm   Subject: r crisps ok?
You wouldn't think they'd like salt and vinegar :P It shouldn't be a problem, but I wouldn't give him/her a whole crisp on purpose.

Ang
Topic: Rosie the rescue rat ?? - 5/9/05
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 132
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:50 pm   Subject: Rosie the rescue rat ?? - 5/9/05
Rosie passed away in her sleep last night. She was the only one of the three rescues who was coming around. Just two days ago she was out climbing on my shoulders and playing rodentist :*) Although ...
Topic: Good thoughts needed for orphan - all grown up now!
Angela

Replies: 51
Views: 1405
PostForum: Mice   Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:34 am   Subject: Good thoughts needed for orphan - all grown up now!
Good vibes for the little sweetie Good Vibes Crossed Fingers

Ang
Topic: happy mom's day (a rat composition)
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 222
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:14 am   Subject: happy mom's day (a rat composition)
Awww! That's so sweet! :)

Ang
Topic: Skunky, the Monkey Man, Summer 2002 - Cinco de Mayo 2005
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 282
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 7:21 am   Subject: Skunky, the Monkey Man, Summer 2002 - Cinco de Mayo 2005
I'm so sorry Skunky left you Sad But what a wonderful, peaceful way to go. Sweet dreams, Skunky. Hug for you and his buddies.

Ang
Topic: Simon is gone
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 185
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:19 am   Subject: Simon is gone
Two in four days Puppy Dog Eyes Simon was Lucky's last boy...my big fat squishy blob. I found him Sunday afternoon. He looked like he just laid down for a snooze behind his igloo. He was fine at bre ...
Topic: Sam 3/23/03 - 4/21/05
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 214
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:45 pm   Subject: Sam 3/23/03 - 4/21/05
I found Lucky's girl Sam gone yesterday morning. She went in her sleep. Sister Chloe was lying on top of her when I found her, I think trying to keep her warm Sad

I can't believe only three of Luc ...
Topic: 8-Ball is Dead...& Most Of My Rats Are Sick!!
Angela

Replies: 29
Views: 783
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:51 pm   Subject: 8-Ball is Dead...& Most Of My Rats Are Sick!!
I'm so sorry, Noodles Sad This happened with a group of rats I had a few years ago. We never were sure what it was. The vet sent tests off that came back with some weird sounding bacteria, but it wa ...
Topic: Demon rescue rat!
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 207
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:42 pm   Subject: Demon rescue rat!
Thanks, Jill. Cocoa so far doesn't seem to have a problem with my hands in the cage for feeding. She's a bit grabbier with hand feeding than she was at first - I suspect she has issues with not bein ...
Topic: Demon rescue rat!
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 207
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:33 pm   Subject: Demon rescue rat!
I should probably know how to deal with this by now....

My vet called the other day to see if I would take three girls in. They were brought in by a woman whose son had lost interest in them. She ...
Topic: GB pix
Angela

Replies: 73
Views: 4649
PostForum: Mice   Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:18 pm   Subject: GB pix
LOL lurve What the bleep do you feed those mice?!? Louie looks like a hedgehog!

Ang
Topic: Smudge 3/23/03 - 3/17/05
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 144
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 6:14 pm   Subject: Smudge 3/23/03 - 3/17/05
Lucky's Siamese dumbo boy Smudge had to be helped to the bridge this week. He had abdominal tumors and had begun to suffer. He had suffered from bladder infections on and off for the past year - I t ...
Topic: The Odd Household rodents *pics*
Angela

Replies: 74
Views: 1393
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 6:04 pm   Subject: The Odd Household rodents *pics*
Welcome, Sara! You're ratties are beautiful Belly Kiss I've been busy with school so it's taken me a while to find this thread and follow it. You're life sounds fascinating. It's so refreshing ...
Topic: Poor Haggis ~ *Uniboob* ~~**NEW UPDATE W/ STITCHES PICS**~~
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 513
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:20 am   Subject: Poor Haggis ~ *Uniboob* ~~**NEW UPDATE W/ STITCHES PICS**~~
Poor, pitiful Haggis! Sad Good Vibes Hug I hope you feel better soon Haggy! Don't chew your bandages and stitches!

Ang
Topic: Schroedy :*
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 371
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:28 am   Subject: Schroedy :*
Hug Arvay, I'm so sorry Schroedy left you at such a young age. Rest easy, Schroedy.

Ang
Topic: Noel's surgery - SHE'S HOME!! (+pic of tumor)
Angela

Replies: 21
Views: 572
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 9:15 pm   Subject: Noel's surgery - SHE'S HOME!! (+pic of tumor)
Good Vibes for pretty Noel and Hug for you.

Ang
Topic: Did Not Expect the New Year to Start this Way......
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 340
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2005 9:20 am   Subject: Did Not Expect the New Year to Start this Way......
lurve From the title I was expecting a sad post, but how lovely it turned out. I love their shiny black fur; all the black ratties I've had were rusty. They look very happy, not at all nervous.
...
Topic: Can rats catch the flu?
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 222
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 6:51 pm   Subject: Can rats catch the flu?
I know they can get strep throat from us, but I'm not too sure about the flu. (Ferrets can catch the flu.) Maybe avoid close contact just to be on the safe side. And when you do handle them be sure ...
Topic: I think Pilot is pregnant. UPDATE - The babies have arrived
Angela

Replies: 93
Views: 2244
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 11:58 pm   Subject: I think Pilot is pregnant. UPDATE - The babies have arrived
Generally rat moms clean up well after giving birth. The three girls I've had who gave birth all hid in their nests for quite a while before and after giving birth. Each time there was a loss or two ...
Topic: she just scattered her babies!!!
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 261
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:28 pm   Subject: she just scattered her babies!!!
A few years ago I had two girls give birth the same day. The first mom, Harley, didn't take care of her babies at all. The second, Spooky, ended up nursing both litters. As the babies got older I h ...
Topic: sleepy rat post revolution
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 338
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:53 pm   Subject: sleepy rat post revolution
On the RMCA medication chart the recommended dosage for Revolution is .1 ml of the kitten dose. That's probably less than the entire package. Definitely talk to your vet about how they treat an over ...
Topic: sleepy rat post revolution
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 338
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:56 pm   Subject: sleepy rat post revolution
Was it cat or dog Revolution and how much did you use? I've heard of cats being poisoned when inadvertantly given a dog dose. Also, do you have the package saying what the ingredients are?

Ang
Topic: splish splash... (lots o' pics)
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 280
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:18 am   Subject: splish splash... (lots o' pics)
That's so precious! lurve

Ang
Topic: Cricket's Gone
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 316
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:58 pm   Subject: Cricket's Gone
I'm so sorry you lost Cricket. Hug

Rest easy now, Cricket.

Ang
Topic: For the Newbies, Lucky the Legless Rat
Angela

Replies: 29
Views: 756
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:34 pm   Subject: For the Newbies, Lucky the Legless Rat
Wow! He's come such a long way! Sending Belly Kiss to Lucky and Elephant.

Ang
Topic: Update on Smudge
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 128
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:05 pm   Subject: Update on Smudge
Well, the lump on his belly has cleared up after draining. Now the skin is healing. He's taking his antibiotics like a good little man and is feeling loads better. He and his brudder Simon send you ...
Topic: Haggis has a lump
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 236
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 10:02 pm   Subject: Haggis has a lump

In trying to find a little humor in this situation, look at the 1st pic again~ with her skin all human like and the lump directly under the nipple, doesn't it look like Haggis had a "boob job" and g ...
Topic: Goodbye, my sweet Shamrock 3/24/03-12/6/04
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 249
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 9:55 pm   Subject: Goodbye, my sweet Shamrock 3/24/03-12/6/04
Sandra, I'm so sorry you lost your special boy Cry Rest easy, Shamrock. You will be missed.

Ang
Topic: Pictures of my boys *dial-up beware*
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 279
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:09 am   Subject: Pictures of my boys *dial-up beware*
How do you tell them apart?! I love having "twins" but hate that even I can never tell who's who. For the first year of their life I called both my Siamese girls ChloeZoe because they looked so much ...
Topic: Pics of Dundee and Irwin!
Angela

Replies: 20
Views: 434
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:55 am   Subject: Pics of Dundee and Irwin!
What handsome wittle men!

Ang
Topic: Update on my boys (lots of pics!!)
Angela

Replies: 26
Views: 519
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:53 am   Subject: Update on my boys (lots of pics!!)
Hey, you should scan their paintings and make cards out of them for next year! :P Picasso looks so sweet sleeping with one eye open. And no wonder Twinky wants out into the wide world - it's sunny! ...
Topic: Metro: 11 September 2002 -- 8 December 2004
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 326
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:52 am   Subject: Metro: 11 September 2002 -- 8 December 2004
What is it about this time of year? I'm sorry, Victor and Abita Hug

Breathe easy now, Metro.

Ang
Topic: Esmerelda, ?? - 12/8/04
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 225
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:18 am   Subject: Esmerelda, ?? - 12/8/04
Oh, Dawn, I'm so sorry Cry Many Hug to you.

Ang
Topic: Question about peanut butter
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 189
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:43 pm   Subject: Question about peanut butter
Yes, they love peanut butter, but choking is a real hazard. I almost lost a boy once because he grabbed a mouthful instead of licking slowly like a gentleman. It's not a pretty sight. Definitely of ...
Topic: End of an Era
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 303
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:21 pm   Subject: End of an Era
I'm so sorry, Kirsten. Hug Rest now, Cordy.

Ang
Topic: Smudge is having problems
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 192
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:36 pm   Subject: Smudge is having problems
My poor squishy dumbo boy has an abdominal tumor. It's very similar in location and size to the one that took my Dexter last spring. Dexter's turned out to be bladder cancer Sad Right now Smudge i ...
Topic: rat farts?
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 439
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:16 am   Subject: rat farts?
Yuk is right! It's nasty! And they always seem to fart when they're climbing near your face Yuck

Ang
Topic: Anyone see the new U.S. $100 bill yet?
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 269
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:14 am   Subject: Anyone see the new U.S. $100 bill yet?
roflmao Where do we get them? And where do we spend them?

Ang
Topic: Buttercup 11/01 - 12/2/04
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 333
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:37 pm   Subject: Buttercup 11/01 - 12/2/04
:*( I'm so sorry, Dianne. Hug

Ang
Topic: Random pics, just because.....***EDITED FOR JESS***
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 298
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:23 pm   Subject: Random pics, just because.....***EDITED FOR JESS***
lurve I love Isildur's whiskers! And I just want to kiss Haggis' beautiful neck. I miss having a nekkid rattie - they are always so warm and soft.

Ang
Topic: Willie 02/09/03 - 12/01/04
Angela

Replies: 23
Views: 351
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:17 pm   Subject: Willie 02/09/03 - 12/01/04
What a handsome man. And what a wonderful life he had with you, Debbie. You are a strong, special person to have cared for him so well for so long. I'm sure he misses you as much as you miss him. ...
Topic: What happens when you open the girls' cage?
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 430
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:51 am   Subject: What happens when you open the girls' cage?
LOL They look as if they are going to leap out all at once!

Ang
Topic: Two-Tone ~ July 2002 - December 1, 2004
Angela

Replies: 40
Views: 685
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:11 am   Subject: Two-Tone ~ July 2002 - December 1, 2004
What a sad day this has been Cry Many Hug for you, Christy.

Ang
Topic: Two-Tone not doing well
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 189
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 7:00 pm   Subject: Two-Tone not doing well
Oh Christy, I'm so sorry Two-Tone is not well Sad She's always been my favorite of your rats (but don't tell the others!). Hug to you and Two-Tone.

Ang
Topic: Caora Dubh 3/23/03 - 12/1/04
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 300
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:56 pm   Subject: Caora Dubh 3/23/03 - 12/1/04
My little black sheep went to the bridge early this morning after a long a courageous battle with tumors. Yesterday I saw she was not feeling like fighting and was debating whether to take her to the ...
Topic: Baby pics! CUTENESS WARNING!
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 221
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 12:20 pm   Subject: Baby pics! CUTENESS WARNING!
lurve The darker ones may still turn out black. My Caora Dubh looked like that when she was a wee thing.

Ang
Topic: Pleakly 11-02 to 11-04
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 333
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:54 am   Subject: Pleakly 11-02 to 11-04
I'm so sorry, Tabby. Pleakly was beautiful. Don't blame yourself; you gave her the best you could (I've been there too). Hug

Ang
Topic: something to brighten your day...*lots of pics*
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 356
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:08 pm   Subject: something to brighten your day...*lots of pics*
Babies!!!!!! Faint I love baby ratties Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: My Petunia left me today.
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 272
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:36 am   Subject: My Petunia left me today.
I'm sorry Petunia left you, Jamie. Hug

Ang
Topic: can rats get mono?
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 790
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:24 am   Subject: can rats get mono?
I've had it twice and neither time did it seem to affect my ratties. In the UK and other places it's called glandular fever.

Ang
Topic: Odd things about my dumbo wingnuts
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 205
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:41 am   Subject: Odd things about my dumbo wingnuts
I would take a guess that it's because they are inbred...or maybe just coincidence. My dumbo boys are humongous, lazylazylazy, definitely grabby with the yogies, but never fight with each other. The ...
Topic: Nemo is gone :**(
Angela

Replies: 58
Views: 1333
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:34 am   Subject: Nemo is gone :**(
OMG! NO! I'm so sorry, Dani. Hug Cry

Ang
Topic: Swollen thumb from rat saliva?
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 245
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:17 am   Subject: Swollen thumb from rat saliva?
:laugh: Sorry Christy, but it is kinda funny. I've had the same thing happen from scratches and paper cuts. I would guess it's just coincidence that Tsitsi was grooming that particular spot. Or m ...
Topic: Gaspar - 08/23/02 - 11/12/04
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 285
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:14 am   Subject: Gaspar - 08/23/02 - 11/12/04
Winter, I'm sorry Gaspar had to leave you. He's a handsome fellow. I'm sure he knew what a great mom you were and loved you well - even when he was a grump. Hug

Ang
Topic: Nemo has pneumonia *New update on page2*
Angela

Replies: 41
Views: 1617
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:40 pm   Subject: Nemo has pneumonia *New update on page2*
Dani, I'm sorry Nemo is so sick. Hug Good Vibes coming your way.

Ang
Topic: Beans Feb 2002 - 6th November 2004
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 273
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:45 pm   Subject: Beans Feb 2002 - 6th November 2004
I'm sorry, Sam. Hug Rest easy now, Beans.

Ang
Topic: Ghost ~ September 2003 - November 7, 2004
Angela

Replies: 23
Views: 355
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:43 pm   Subject: Ghost ~ September 2003 - November 7, 2004
Oh no! I thought he was getting better. I'm so sorry, Christy Hug

Ang
Topic: CLEANING CAGES
Angela

Replies: 80
Views: 9596
PostForum: Cages & Abodes   Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:38 pm   Subject: CLEANING CAGES
Christy roflmao We actually have a pressure washer - I don't know why I didn't think of it.

Eddie: Ruining the coating is one of the things I worry about - how to get it clean without messi ...
Topic: Talulah ~December 2003--November 5, 2004~
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 225
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:10 am   Subject: Talulah ~December 2003--November 5, 2004~
I'm so sorry you lost another one, Jess. You and Jimbo take care of each other and the rest of your babies. Hug

Ang
Topic: CLEANING CAGES
Angela

Replies: 80
Views: 9596
PostForum: Cages & Abodes   Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:28 pm   Subject: Removing calcified rat pee
I have a well-used powder coated Martin's cage for my girls...and like all rats, they love to pee in the top corners. It's not that difficult to clean the outside of the cage and the tops of the shel ...
Topic: What does your rat smell like?
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 606
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:32 am   Subject: What does your rat smell like?
All my girls have always smelled like grape soda too! I don't know what I'd compare boy smell to, but I like it :)

Ang
Topic: Pictures of the boys
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 221
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:10 am   Subject: Pictures of the boys
They are all so cute! But I have to say, George is my especial favorite because he looks so much like my first boy, Ed :*)

Ang
Topic: I Need Help...
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 242
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:53 pm   Subject: I Need Help...
My first boy was supposed to be snake food too. Four hours rather than four days with a snake. He was incredibly nervous for a long, long time afterwards. I never used gloves to handle him (I'm tru ...
Topic: Ben ~July 2002--November 3, 2004~ (w/ proper memorial)
Angela

Replies: 14
Views: 245
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:21 pm   Subject: Ben ~July 2002--November 3, 2004~ (w/ proper memorial)
I'm so sorry, Jess. Hug

Ang
Topic: What to do, what to do?
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 198
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:56 pm   Subject: What to do, what to do?
Why is it that after 9 years keeping rats I still feel incompetent?

Caora Dubh is my fattest lumpy girl. And her tumor has opened up. Not just necrosis of the skin tissue, but deep, like an abc ...
Topic: Funny Pic! somebody doesn't like pictures!
Angela

Replies: 9
Views: 332
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:05 pm   Subject: Funny Pic! somebody doesn't like pictures!
roflmao :laugh: at mom. I guess he told you!

Ang
Topic: Good night, Olie (20 Sept 2002 -- 2 Nov 2004)
Angela

Replies: 20
Views: 319
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:27 pm   Subject: Good night, Olie (20 Sept 2002 -- 2 Nov 2004)
Oh guys, I'm sorry Olie left you. Hug

Ang
Topic: How Lazy is Lazy?
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 234
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:04 am   Subject: How Lazy is Lazy?
I've had 11 boys now. Four of them were fairly active into old age; the rest were couch potatoes - they'd play video games if they could. I had all girls to begin with and all they ever did was run ...
Topic: Lucky mom is gone (warning: graphic)
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 360
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 5:57 am   Subject: Lucky mom is gone (warning: graphic)
Thanks you guys. It's nice to have friends who don't say, "But it's just a rat." Lucky's girls are feeling a bit needy now. For the most part they all used to ignore me unless I had food - now they ...
Topic: Simon ~ January 2002 - October 29, 2004
Angela

Replies: 22
Views: 319
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 7:28 pm   Subject: Simon ~ January 2002 - October 29, 2004
I'm sorry Simon left you so suddenly. Hug

Ang
Topic: Lucky mom is gone (warning: graphic)
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 360
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:43 am   Subject: Lucky mom is gone (warning: graphic)
She'd been battling tumors/scar tissue in her lung for a while. A couple times in the past few days her breathing was labored, but it improved quickly and she was still active and happy. This mornin ...
Topic: Where do you get the majority of your rats?
Angela

Replies: 32
Views: 619
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 1:04 am   Subject: Where do you get the majority of your rats?
All of mine have been petstore rats or children of petstore rats. Most came from a small family owned petshop nearby. A few years ago they got some Siamese dumbos and hairless from a breeder; I've h ...
Topic: Riley's advice to everyone this Halloween...
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 414
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 3:01 pm   Subject: Riley's advice to everyone this Halloween...
OMG! You must cease and desist! bow All hail Riley!

Ang
Topic: Pinky ~ 7 September 2002 - 22 October 2004
Angela

Replies: 28
Views: 431
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 2:54 pm   Subject: Pinky ~ 7 September 2002 - 22 October 2004
Cry Oh no! I am so sorry! Hug to both of you.
Rest easy Pinky.

Ang
Topic: Pics of the new girls
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 374
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:41 am   Subject: Pics of the new girls
Aww! They are so pretty!

Ang
Topic: My Eowyn's gone
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 310
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 6:46 am   Subject: My Eowyn's gone
Hug I'm sorry she left you Sarah. She does have a sweet face. Rest now, brave Eowyn.

Ang
Topic: I curious about what you got the rat since years?
Angela

Replies: 13
Views: 292
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 3:34 am   Subject: I curious about what you got the rat since years?
I got my first rat in 1995. My husband got a ball python that summer, and I felt bad for all the feeder rodents Puppy Dog Eyes So I rescued a girl from the feeder tank to raise as a pet. She was a bl ...
Topic: can rats catch colds?
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 162
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:37 pm   Subject: can rats catch colds?
I'm not sure about rats getting simple head colds, but they can catch strep throat, which is very dangerous for them. When I have any doubts about what I'm sick with, I handle my rats less than norma ...
Topic: Adonis Pictures! finaly!
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 246
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:30 pm   Subject: Adonis Pictures! finaly!
lurve He's so handsome! I see why you call him Adonis.

Ang
Topic: Halloween Nemo ~*pics*~
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 426
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:19 pm   Subject: Halloween Nemo ~*pics*~
lurve Nemo's just adorable! How do you convince him to be so well behaved for photos?

Ang
Topic: Things I never thought I'd say or hear...
Angela

Replies: 54
Views: 1156
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:05 pm   Subject: Things I never thought I'd say or hear...
When buying baby food/formula mix for the rats (or ferrets): "How old is your baby?" "Oh, I don't have kids. It's for my rats/ferrets." Some people go silent and give me the wtf look. Others ac ...
Topic: Riley pics 10/15- he's getting to be such a loaf!!
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 364
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:19 am   Subject: Riley pics 10/15- he's getting to be such a loaf!!
lurve He just gets better looking by the day! Whatever color you call that it's gorgeous; he looks so silky! Your photos are always amazing.

Ang
Topic: RIP Kermit
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 254
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:30 am   Subject: RIP Kermit
I'm sorry for your loss, Squidgy. Hug for you and your sister, and Jack. Give Jack some extra attention; it will do you both some good.

Ang
Topic: TISSUE BOXES!
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 250
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:26 am   Subject: TISSUE BOXES!
Oh yes! My girls adore tissue boxes! I usually stuff them with shredded paper towels or newspaper and put them in the cage. They got to town shredding everything even smaller, including the box, an ...
Topic: He's growing up so fast (more Riley pics)
Angela

Replies: 19
Views: 459
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:21 am   Subject: He's growing up so fast (more Riley pics)
Yer killin me with these pics! I love the one of Riley poking his nose out between the pine cones.

Ang
Topic: New to pet Rats - Disaster story. advice appreciated
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 400
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:41 pm   Subject: New to pet Rats - Disaster story. advice appreciated
Shocked Oh my gosh! I'm really sorry you - and the rats - had such a traumatic experience. I've never had males fight that aggressively; I had a pair of long-standing cagemates fight, and one got a ...
Topic: meet Lestat, my newest boy ~*pics*~
Angela

Replies: 23
Views: 474
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 4:14 pm   Subject: meet Lestat, my newest boy ~*pics*~
Shocked OMG. I want a BEW so bad! He is gorgeous! Those eyes!

Ang
Topic: Can rats get rabies??
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 242
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 5:16 pm   Subject: Can rats get rabies??
I got a severe bite from a petstore rat a few years ago, and my doc called the health dept about it. This is what the man in charge there told me: it's very rare for rodents to carry rabies; in twen ...
Topic: Riley outside
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 417
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 5:14 am   Subject: Riley outside
Riley is too adorable! I didn't find the pics blurry at all; some of the pics I've taken can't even be identified as rats Shocked

Ang
Topic: Amik - 2/02 to 9/14/04
Angela

Replies: 16
Views: 333
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:05 am   Subject: Amik - 2/02 to 9/14/04
Hug I'm sorry you had to part with Amik. Play hard at the bridge little one.

Ang
Topic: My semi-nekkid fuzzy (cuteness warning )
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 258
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:48 am   Subject: My semi-nekkid fuzzy (cuteness warning )
Faint She is so photogenic! Kiss her fuzzy face for me. She is just too cute.

Ang
Topic: Lost in Space
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 458
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:18 pm   Subject: Lost in Space
What Labrat said! Thank you for sharing! I needed cheering up.

Waiting on TS Frances,
Ang
Topic: My vet was wrong :(
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 175
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:13 pm   Subject: My vet was wrong :(
I'm sorry Caffrey is not doing well. I know how disappointing it can be when you follow the vet's advice and find your own gut instinct was correct. ((((HUGS)))) to you both. Feel better soon Caffr ...
Topic: Lumps on the Zoe
Angela

Replies: 1
Views: 130
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 10:28 pm   Subject: Lumps on the Zoe
I hate the way tumors just pop up overnight Mad Poor Zoe has a lump on her shoulder and one on her belly near her bum. The one on her belly is really soft and I'm not so sure it isn't an abcess. ...
Topic: Lucky's Charms turn 1yr old
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 222
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:01 am   Subject: Lucky's Charms turn 1yr old
Happy Birthday
I can't believe it's been a year since they were born. They got baked ziti and chocolate fudge cake tonight :) Simon and Smudge have gotten HUGE - fat, squishy boys Belly Kiss ...
Topic: Happy Birthday to RP!
Angela

Replies: 15
Views: 347
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:16 pm   Subject: Happy Birthday to RP!
Has it really been that long? Unbelievable. Happy birthday everybody! Mr. Green

Ang
Topic: Gus 8/14/01 - 1/14/04
Angela

Replies: 11
Views: 239
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2004 6:17 pm   Subject: Gus 8/14/01 - 1/14/04
Gus, twin brother of Max, passed away this morning. Max's call from Rainbow Bridge finally won him away. I was really surprised he made it this long without Max - they were inseperable hellions. I' ...
Topic: the holidays were not so good...
Angela

Replies: 6
Views: 177
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:01 am   Subject: the holidays were not so good...
Besides lsing Fagin this month, we lost two rats - Max and Darwin - over Thanksgiving, Gerbie the gerbil shortly after, and rat Lazlo the day after Christmas. It's been a rather sad and stressful hou ...
Topic: What is the rule with Peanut Butter
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 196
PostForum: Rat Mischief, Memories, & More   Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 1:39 am   Subject: What is the rule with Peanut Butter
I agree. Peanut butter is okay in small amounts and under supervision. I almost lost my old man Gus to peanut butter. He was grabby in his youth and snatched a HUGE mouthful of peanut butter off a ...
Topic: Luna is struggling
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 225
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 6:01 am   Subject: Luna is struggling
My last old lady is ready to leave me Sad I found a lump on her belly a few days ago but I think it's just part of something much bigger in her abdomen. She's gone from feeble to miserable in such a ...
Topic: Alive but not well....
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 233
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 3:44 am   Subject: Alive but not well....
Just a quick update. I'm stuck in the middle of moving into the house next door. Half my stuff including pets and the computer are still at mom's house. I have no way of moving the rest of my thing ...
Topic: New old member...
Angela

Replies: 18
Views: 443
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:06 pm   Subject: New old member...
SKIPPY!!!!!!!! Wave happydance Welcome home! It's so great to see you again! So glad things are good for you :)

((((HUGS))))
Ang
Topic: *whine* my rats are so not normal! ;-P
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 501
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:08 am   Subject: *whine* my rats are so not normal! ;-P
Oh WileysMom! *wipes eyes* Don't you know "normal" is relative? I think your crew are brilliant. They have such wonderful personalities. Toby is a doll...I miss my late beige and fawn boys...he r ...
Topic: Aunty Linda...
Angela

Replies: 1
Views: 255
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 1:42 am   Subject: Aunty Linda...
Mommy needs to know how to pernounce my name...I don't fink she's sayin it right.

Your little black sheep.
Topic: Stormy 5/01 - 4/9/03
Angela

Replies: 23
Views: 316
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:54 pm   Subject: Stormy 5/01 - 4/9/03
My brave girl left for the bridge an hour ago. She was always a sneezy, wheezy thing. In the past two months her breathing deteriorated regardless of what medicines we tried. She fought well and lo ...
Topic: One eye open!
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 201
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:25 pm   Subject: One eye open!
*sigh of exasperation* Well, that's just fine Miss Linda...if I knew how to pronounce it! wink What does it sound like? Pretend you're writing The Idiot's Guide to Pronunciation for me :mrgreen:
...
Topic: One eye open!
Angela

Replies: 3
Views: 201
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:23 am   Subject: One eye open!
Linda's Black Sheep opened its right eye this evening when I picked it up :mrgreen: It was like witnessing a miracle...like I was honored to actually get to see it happen. Linda, you'd better get wo ...
Topic: Dexter didn't make it
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 369
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:04 pm   Subject: Dexter didn't make it
I'm going to go pick him up. I'll write more later after I get used to the idea.

Ang
Topic: Dexter's in the hospital
Angela

Replies: 10
Views: 243
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 6:15 am   Subject: Dexter's in the hospital
He has a blocked urethra and can't pee. Dr Gina tried several times to get a catheter through the blockage - sludge, she called it - but the tubes were either too big for a rat or too flimsy to break ...
Topic: Linda...your black sheep!
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 322
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2003 8:38 am   Subject: Linda...your black sheep!
Three of them are dumbos. There are a couple more that I'm not sure about. The black sheep is a dumbo. Linda, when I figure out their sexes, you get to come up with a nice Scottish name for the bla ...
Topic: Linda...your black sheep!
Angela

Replies: 7
Views: 322
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 8:49 pm   Subject: Linda...your black sheep!
Here's a new photo for you! http://groups.msn.com/AngsZoo/therats.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=37

There are six new group pics too. http://groups.msn.com/AngsZoo/therats.msnw?Page=1

Ang
Topic: terrible morning
Angela

Replies: 17
Views: 406
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2003 8:00 am   Subject: terrible morning
Oh Paisley, I'm so sorry you're going through this Cry Something very similar happened to me a couple years ago. I brought home new babies, even kept them quarantined, and within 3 weeks I'd los ...
Topic: I am in heaven! (baby eeper pics!) :-D NOT mine!
Angela

Replies: 12
Views: 370
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2003 7:26 am   Subject: I am in heaven! (baby eeper pics!) :-D NOT mine!
Thanks WileysMom! There is one who will look like Lucky...blue blazed.
Nope, Ruthie, I'm clear across the country in Florida. Linda, s/he is the black sheep...all the others are going to be light c ...
Topic: Where to see the eepers
Angela

Replies: 8
Views: 182
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2003 10:39 pm   Subject: Where to see the eepers
Since I'm not computer literate enough to find a way to embed photos, I've set up a photo album on MSN. I'll be posting new eeper pics to it every couple days (or more often if I get the chance). Go ...
Topic: Trying a pic...
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 175
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2003 9:09 am   Subject: Trying a pic...
Sigh. I wish I had the patience to build a real website; then I wouldn't have this problem.

WM: I think I did send you the new pics. Or were those the old one? That would be great of you to m ...
Topic: Trying a pic...
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 175
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2003 4:40 am   Subject: Trying a pic...
If this works it's a new picture of the eepers :)
http://groups.msn.com/AngsZoo/therats.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=8

Ang
Topic: Basketball playing rats on Animal Planet
Angela

Replies: 5
Views: 212
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2003 5:53 am   Subject: Basketball playing rats on Animal Planet
Did anybody see Pet Star tonight? There was a pair of basketball playing ratties! They were so cute! It airs again at 11pm EST and 3am EST.

Ang
Topic: Eeper pics!...maybe
Angela

Replies: 2
Views: 187
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2003 3:56 am   Subject: Eeper pics!...maybe
Ack! I have them in a Yahoo photoalbum, but it doesn't want to work! Help!

I've uploaded them to the Rat Gallery. Numbers 216, 217, and 218.

Ang
Topic: Eeper update
Angela

Replies: 4
Views: 224
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2003 5:09 am   Subject: Eeper update
Thanks guys! Everyone is still doing well. I got a couple pics today, but the flash seemed to upset Lucky and she buried the eepers from view. Now if I can figure out how to post a pic....

Ang
Topic: Eeper update
Angela

Replies: 4
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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2003 5:02 am   Subject: Eeper update
Okie. Lucky let me take the kleenex box off the babies today. The final count is nine. They have already doubled in size! Gosh, it's been three years since I had a litter of eepers in the house... ...
Topic: Hannah was snake food :-(
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:00 am   Subject: Hannah was snake food :-(
Oh Wiley's Mom! roflmao You are too brilliant! The nerve! Welcome to your new life Hannah Millicent Cheers

Ang
Topic: Rat math: 8-1+1=17
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:47 am   Subject: Rat math: 8-1+1=17
It started nearly three weeks ago, March 5 to be exact, when Miss Dharma passed away. RIP my lumpy girl...I hope you are romping with Sir Wiley over the bridge :*) Her cagemates, Luna and Stormy, we ...
Topic: Can't stay away. (long)
Angela

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Views: 490
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 12:57 am   Subject: Can't stay away. (long)
Oh, Briana, my heart goes out to you and Ryan. I've been away a few weeks so only learned of your tragic loss today. I know it isn't much, but you have my condolences and prayers. I don't know what ...
Topic: Sir Wiley William Templeton 2/29/00-3/5/03
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 12:35 am   Subject: Sir Wiley William Templeton 2/29/00-3/5/03
Shocked But...but...but...forever isn't over!!!!! Like everyone else I expected Sir Wiley to be around forever. He was just so bigger-than-life. I can't begin to imagine how much sadder this is for ...
Topic: Sir Wiley Hits The BIG 3! :-D
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2003 8:32 am   Subject: Sir Wiley Hits The BIG 3! :-D
Cheers Happy Birthday Sir Wiley!!!! party

Ang
Topic: EEEEEK! Poor Maya! Butcher or vet?? (graphic pics)
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2003 7:31 am   Subject: EEEEEK! Poor Maya! Butcher or vet?? (graphic pics)
Omigosh! It does look scary. I've seen skin lumps removed from dogs where they have to take a section of skin so the edges of the wound don't meet up very well and they heal up fine. I expect it wi ...
Topic: Wiley's Wee Update~ :-O
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2002 2:00 am   Subject: Re: Wiley's Wee Update~ :-O
we are closely watching Wiley's wee and hoping it doesn't grow

Snicker. Poor Wiley, talking like that behind his back. Very glad to hear he's tumor free. Give the "gelatinous" boy a scritch and ...
Topic: a sudden goodbye
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2002 8:56 am   Subject: a sudden goodbye
Oh crap Cry This is turning out to be a horrible time for everyone. I'm officially inviting everyone to join me in my hidey hole for a good cry and drunk.
Kate, bless you, you're such a great ...
Topic: Just peeking out of my hidey hole (Long)
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2002 6:03 am   Subject: Just peeking out of my hidey hole (Long)
I don't expect I'll ever really catch up on everything. So to everyone who has sick ratties or has lost ratties I send you hugs and share your tears.

October was a bad month here. I lost my Fen ...
Topic: Dexter died today
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2002 10:04 am   Subject: Dexter died today
I'm so sorry, Ruthie Sad Hug Many hugs to you. Rest in peace sweet Dexter.

Ang
Topic: Urgent Help Needed Can't Find Vet: Ratty Bleeding
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 1:11 pm   Subject: Urgent Help Needed Can't Find Vet: Ratty Bleeding
Hi Anna. I didn't respond to your earlier post because everyone else had great advice. But I'm glad to hear you found a good openminded vet for Mouse. So many vets without rattie experience don't w ...
Topic: alabamrats
Angela

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Views: 356
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 5:43 am   Subject: alabamrats
And I'm within spittin' distance of Teri :) Wow, we could actually plan a little AL/FL get together now.

Ang
Topic: New Piccies
Angela

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Views: 351
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 5:38 am   Subject: New Piccies
Max does exactly the same thing! I found him sleeping like that this afternoon and said to myself, "I really need to get a picture of this." Aren't they just too cute when they groom in that positio ...
Topic: Simon Ross 2/3/2001-9/10/2002
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2002 5:40 am   Subject: Simon Ross 2/3/2001-9/10/2002
Oh no! Cry I'm so sorry Wiley's Mom. You didn't fail Simon; you did all you could for him and he knows that. Many hugs to you Hug Rest easy sweet Simon. Take care of yourself Wiley's Mom. ...
Topic: My first rattie death
Angela

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Views: 325
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2002 2:52 pm   Subject: My first rattie death
Teri, I'm so sorry Hug Most of my friends don't really get it either; they either see rats as pests or are afraid of them. You know you can call anytime if you need to.

Ang
Topic: Max's brush with Death - A Cautionary Tale
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2002 2:43 pm   Subject: Max's brush with Death - A Cautionary Tale
Sunday night the boys were having a treat of the Evil Peanut Butter. Now I've heard that PB is not really a good idea for ratties because it's sticky and can get caught in their wittle throats. But ...
Topic: The birthday party
Angela

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Views: 447
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 10:38 am   Subject: The birthday party
we ar very sorre we mist yor parti Sad but owr mommie wuz in bed sic it looks lik yu had a gud time tho and we wish yu a beelatid happi birfday

luv max an gus
Topic: Wiley hits the BIG 2 1/2! :-D
Angela

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Views: 632
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 10:33 am   Subject: Wiley hits the BIG 2 1/2! :-D
party Happy Half Birthday, Wiley! Enjoy your pudding and popsicle. My rolly-polly 2 1/2 yr old lady, Buttercup, sends you her loving regards on this auspicious day Mr. Green

Cheers to Wiley!

A ...
Topic: Fighting with the babies!
Angela

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Views: 294
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 1:44 pm   Subject: Fighting with the babies!
It sounds like Cedric and B'jorn are just letting the babies know who's boss. Are they all in one cage? And is the cage where you can keep an eye (or ear) on them? Squabbles are normal when new rat ...
Topic: Robbie's heart
Angela

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Views: 1021
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 9:55 am   Subject: Robbie's heart
Oh dear! Sad I hope it isn't serious. We will keep our fingers and toes crossed for Robbie and you. Try not to worry too too much...though I know that's easier said than done.

(((Hugs))) & ...
Topic: 4/00 - 8/23/02 Max
Angela

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PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 8:36 am   Subject: 4/00 - 8/23/02 Max
I'm sorry you lost your sweet boy. Cry My thoughts are with you.

((((Hugs))))
Ang
Topic: Swollen cheek
Angela

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Views: 1970
PostForum: Rat Health, Care, & Behavior   Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 8:22 am   Subject: Swollen cheek
Poor Mikko Sad She looks like me after I had my wisdom teeth out. Give her some ice cream to cheer her up. Max and Gus send their love and hope she gets well soon.

Ang
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