Rodents

Is it ok to use a mild dish detergent or shampoo to wash my rats?

2007-09-08 15:34:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got this little dwarf hamster, she is now living with the dwarf i had before (Ricky Bobby's Sister, thats her name...don't ask)

Well, this hamster is very small, sweet, dark greyish brown fur, white paws, white tips on her ears, and a white tip on her tail

Im not really sure of what type of personality she has yet, ive only had her for a few hours...but what I can tell so far is she is very sweet, active, very curious, and extremely cute

What do you think I should name her

ps...its a female russian dwarf

2007-09-08 12:01:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i found a guinea pig in my back yard and it was layin in the corner of my fencing so i picked it up and put it in a box and put some of my guinea pig food at the bottem of the box for it but it would not eat and it was rely thin so i looked up some in
formation and desided to get it a bottel and esbilac (puppy milk) i was gone for about 40 minets looking for some when i got home i started feeding it to him and about 10 minets later blood started leeking out of his anus non stop it
first started with poop....what should i do??what caused this to happen??i just moved i dont no were an small animals hospiltal is or vet!...

2007-09-07 11:59:16 · 12 answers · asked by Bobby1991 2

2007-09-07 09:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by JAMES L 2

2007-09-07 07:42:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a rat called Mischief who's just over a year old and I want to make her cage more entertaining for her.
Any ideas of stuff that I could put in there to make it better for her? Simple things around the house or something?

Also, because she is on her own, what can I do to make her happier?

Thanks

2007-09-07 07:29:45 · 17 answers · asked by Kara 2

My dwarf hamster just had babies(3days old now) and I am using pine bedding which I here can be harmful. I know i can't touch the babies, but what should I do?

2007-09-06 15:30:31 · 10 answers · asked by Naomi G 1

she is going bald and i would like to get her checked over

does anyone know the price of just a check w/o treatment in the uk??

thanks :]

2007-09-06 09:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by ♥_Anya_♥ 2

i have a lil list of names, but i can't decide! tell me which ones you like best!!

Jasper
Peanut
Munchkin
Simba
Kirby
Damian
Caribou (and call him 'Bou')
Mr. Sniffles
Shiloh

here's some pics of him.....

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/blondie80389/noname2.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/blondie80389/noname4.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/blondie80389/noname3.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j63/blondie80389/noname1.jpg

by the way, i have 2 other pet rats (hairless ones) that he will be living with once he is through with the quarantine phase, and their names are Jack and Oreo!!

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

2007-09-05 19:29:22 · 26 answers · asked by *gurlygurl* 1

my hamster has a weird growth on his stomach. i noticed it while he was stretching. it is pink and a little black. i didn't look at too much because it upset me. what could this be? he's a two year old dwarf hamster. he has trouble walking now and i assume its because of this thing and i also noticed he hasn't been grooming himself.

2007-09-05 14:09:35 · 8 answers · asked by Alex 3

Is it ok to give my two guinea pigs lettuce and cucumbers every day? Occasionally I give them bell pepper with it or carrots or celery, but every day I give them lettuce and cucumbers? They eat it all to!

2007-09-05 12:46:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a 16 oz critter canteen and i'll come home and not even two inches of the water is gone. ive tried putting a bowl of water in his cage, but its still pretty full when i check later in the day. he doesnt eat much either... is it because hes so young? i think hes only a month old. i just got him.. he weighs about a couple of pounds.

2007-09-05 12:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by yamyam 2

Okay, I'm planning on getting two, male rats and I've been having issues deciding on a cage! Right now, I'm interested in the Super Pet Multi-Floor Ferret Home, ( http://www.petco.com/product/15487/Super-Pet-Multi-Floor-Ferret-Home.aspx ) and I was wondering if it's a decent sized cage for two rats, or if I should possibly go with the Deluxe version of the cage...? If there's any other cages you might suggest, feel free to let me know. :)

2007-09-05 10:38:40 · 13 answers · asked by Samuel 2

Ok, so on monday, I had 3 hamsters, 2 are dwarfs that live together...or did live together

Well, one of the dwarf hamsters had a trajic fall on monday, and died, so, now her cagemate is very depressed and lonely, isn't acting like herself at all, I feel SO bad for her because she has never been alone, for more than 30 minutes for her entire life!

My parents won't let me get a new hamster because they are tired of all these animals I have, (ive got 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 cockatiel, 2 fishtanks, and now, 2 hamsters)

But, the hamsters live in my room, don't smell, don't cost them ANY money, don't make noise...and basically don't affect my parents at all

I just don't understand why my parents are acting like this, my poor hammy is all alone, and so sad

Is it because they are trying to show me that they are the parents, and that I don't always get what I want (im 15 years old, by the way)

I just don't feel like they are being fair, I wouldn't ask for another hamster, if I didn't

2007-09-05 10:07:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, my guinea pig, Popcorn, is really weird. She falls into a deep sleep right after she eats. Even if you poke her with your finger she will not wake up. But, I touch her rump gently and then she wakes up. It looks like she's dead and it worries me. She has only done this 2 times. Is this something I should worry about, or am I over reacting? Please Help! ASAP! :(

2007-09-05 09:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my neighbor put his mouse out with the trash about a month ago in a cage i felt bad so i took it in but everytime i put my hand in the cage to pet him or feed him or put him in his ball he bites me he isnt really getting any better is there anything i can do or should i just leave him alone someone told me to get him a friend but i would be afraid he might hurt the new mouse

2007-09-05 07:48:43 · 14 answers · asked by Ashleigh 2

like for example beds and cupboards?? or do they only walk around on the floor??

2007-09-05 02:06:07 · 22 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5

she is biting me and im afraid to pick her up and she keeps bullying my other female wich is a year old. why is this?

2007-09-04 14:07:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I posted this question about Ferrets in the Reptiles area, lol, I'm reposting it.

But this time I want to know about Chinchilla's as well.
About ferrets:

Do they always smell bad? If not, how expensive to remove the smell?
How do you bathe them?
What do you feed them?
Are they costly?
Do they bite, generally, or not?
Are they good companions?
What do I need to provide them with?
and etc.


As for chinchillas:

How much are they?
How much room to they need?
What kind of food do I feed them?
How do you bathe them?
Can they live in the city?
Are they alot like hamsters?
Are they okay to be left alone? How long if so?

and for both of them:

How big of an area do they need to be in?
Are they dangerous, if bitten by one?

etc.

THanks much!

Dani-Girl

2007-09-04 13:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two pet rats and one of them has started fighting the other one (their both males) also he has started biting me and my wife this just started and I need too know what too do before my wife makes me get rid of him HELP!!!

2007-09-04 03:42:42 · 5 answers · asked by Kenneth C 2

he is almost 11 months old. how do i tell if he is lonely. i take him out during the day. since school it starting tommorow i want to get him a friend so he wont be lonely when im at school. i alredy have extra cubes and coroplast from when i made his cage so the expantion shouldn't be hard. when would be the ideal age to get him a friend? i was planning on waiting untill like december when i can ask for it as a present. im planning on getting another male so that i dont have to get him nutered. my vet and the animal shelter said that getting him a buddy would not really be a good idea but i think he would be much happier with a friend. how can i convince my parents that i am ready for another one and that its really what is best for the guinea pig. i'm going to start by cleaning my room. i have alredy started walking the dog every day and my guinea pig is certainly getting all of the care he needs (possibly more). i only want serious answers please.

2007-09-04 03:21:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can these two be kept together? I don't know if "panda" is the correct name. But, their called pandas , don't know if thats their species or if they belong to a bigger one.

2007-09-03 18:11:15 · 6 answers · asked by teenarms 1

I was outside and stumbled up on a rat and it freaked out and backed away skreeching and acted like it was going to lunge at me a couple of times before it ran away, and then about a minute later it appeared again and ran after me!! so i just stepped in and closed my sliding door and it start scratching the glass skreeching!! LOL that was crazy. sorry for the stupid question. i just have never been attacked by a rat and thought it was funny...

2007-09-03 17:48:38 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin 4

Alright, I know that hairless is kinda weird but i don't care which is better for a busy family or is there any difference at all? By hairy i mean with hair ,not like cousin IT

2007-09-03 13:36:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so i have a guinea pig that is 3 years old. I want to get a rat that is younger than that. Can i have both rodents live in the same cage or can i never let them have contact with each other. The rat type will either be hairless or with hair. The guinea pig is a little mean. he trys to bite you whenever he can and he is a pig!! he lives to eat not eat to live! Also i need some advise, if both rodents can live together, do i need more food dishes or possibly another level? Thanks for the help!

2007-09-03 13:27:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Over the last couple of days, I have done a TON of research over rats and I'm convinced a rat is perfect for me. But I already have a gerbil, had him since February, and I love him so much. I have already talked to my mom about getting a rat, and she actually wants one! But I don't know if I got one, would my gerbil feel left out? I know I will keep spending as much time with him and the rat as possible, I think it will just feel wierd....?

2007-09-03 11:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by Joelle 2

I've got a rat who, after being in the cage with two others, is always stressed and un-happy. But when I put her in another cage to be by herself, she perks up. I'm not sure why, but do you think it's possible the rat prefers to be by itself? Or just does not like the other rats?

2007-09-03 08:39:53 · 10 answers · asked by Bryanna 3

2007-09-03 07:02:08 · 41 answers · asked by Pet_Lover 1

I feed my guinea pig plenty of veggies a day, but I do leave piggy food and hay in his cage for if he wants something other then veggies or if he runs out of veggies, or something like that. We bought him FIESTA, but I read online that nuts and seeds are bad for them. I just realized now that FIESTA has pumpkin seeds(i think that's what they are) and some sort of nuts(it might be like pistachios or something like that). Is it safe for him?

2007-09-03 05:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by adari94 2

i hate them!im gunna tell yah the truth! im really scared of them they freak me out!

2007-09-03 04:34:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous