Rodents

I have 5 female mice as pets, and am having troubles getting them to trust me. Any advice?

2007-08-18 15:35:18 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3

I'm looking into buying a female dumbo eared rat and have a few questions to ask for those who already have them as a pet.

1] How big will she get?
2] What is the best home for her? [aquarium/hamster home/ect?]
3] What type of food do rats perfer, and can they digest fruits and vegtables? [Such as trailmix, ect.]
4] Reccomended toys?
5] What types of bedding have you found works best for your rat?
6] Is maintaining a rat costly?

2007-08-18 12:34:11 · 6 answers · asked by Patient Paws 5

I saved a life, and got a female mouse. The only kind they had were the white ones with red eyes. What should I name her? I was thinking about naming her Snowball because she is white. I also liked Ruby because she has red eyes...........Which do you like better?

2007-08-18 07:38:34 · 12 answers · asked by dorkiii 6

I have a female hamster and I want a male hamster. There is one at the humane society for 5 dollars better than a pet store. We are going to the pet store today or tomorrow so I was wondering should I get him from the humane society or get one from the pet store

2007-08-18 07:17:31 · 8 answers · asked by ojo9999 2

I already have one teddy bear hamster and am thinking of getting some mice. I want common mice because I find them cuter then the fancies. Do they make as good of pets as the fancies? Can you tell me how to care for them. Thanks!

2007-08-18 03:01:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Brother and Sister-in-law found an injured field mouse outside their house. At first it looked barely alive - kind of just led their twitching but every so often would scurry around before returning to being led still twitching.

Next day (Today) it seems alot better, no more twitching but we've noticed that both of its back legs appear broken / dislocated / twisted

Question: Will the Vet beable to do anything - like realign its legs or something similar to what you can do with people with broken bones or would they put it down?

It doesnt appear to be in pain because it does move around a lot - although its not really running, kind of rolls without using its back legs - What should we do with it? Dont want to risk the vet just putting it down because its just a field mouse.

2007-08-17 23:56:43 · 17 answers · asked by another1liner 1

my hammy had to be put down and she was only a year and a half old and i kept her cage clean and everythign and i took good care of her i dont understand why she got so sick the docter said she probably had a perisit that is common to hams what do you think was wrong with her

2007-08-17 21:47:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i checked on him aa few mins ago and he was asleep on his side and i thot he was dead so i woke him up one of his eyes was glued shut and he seemed extremely tired and barely could move..also the bottom side of him was/is kinda wetish and he can barely move
cant take him to the vet its 230 in the morning here
please help me prevent him from dying i cant take help..

2007-08-17 11:29:05 · 11 answers · asked by Hitwad 3

I want to get a rodent that's:

-REALLY quiet at night
-friendly
-clean
-requires a small cage
-cheap

I want to put it in my room, so I need to know these things. Which would you recommend? Please add pros and cons!
Also, tell me how much it would cost a month for food, bedding, etc.

(No big rodents, like guinea pigs, chichillas and ferrets!)

Thanks! Best answer goes to whoever helps me the most!

2007-08-17 09:07:27 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok everyone I need somemore info on ferrets I pretty much no all the stuff but just some reminder

I KNOW THEY STINK AND IM OK WITH THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-17 07:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by vet and pet expert 2

Hi, I'm thinking about getting a Syrian/golden/teddy bear (whatever you want to call it) hamster. I have a few questions about them so if you have ever owned hamsters or taken care of them your help would be greatly appreciated. :)

1. I know hamsters are nocturnal and most active at night, but what time do they usually wake up, that I could handle/play with them? (I don't want to have to wait until super super late.)
2. I have a 10 gallon tank right now, would this be an okay place to keep a Syrian? Or would I need a larger one, or a cage?
3. Are hamsters very noisy at night? I'm a fairly light sleeper; do you think the noise would be enough to keep me up if I kept the hamster in my bedroom?

Thanks for any answers, also if you have any advice or personal experiences to share that would be awesome also!

2007-08-17 06:02:33 · 14 answers · asked by gottahav 3

Don't you just want to throttle those ignorant people who still hate rats because of the stigma attached to them with being Plague carriers and living in sewers etc?

I'm amazed at how I've managed to stay calm with some of those humans.

2007-08-17 03:03:25 · 16 answers · asked by ♆Şрhĩņxy - Lost In Time. 7

Ok, I have a problem. We bought two boy rats about 3 weeks ago now and we are keeping them in an aquarium,I'm not sure of the size but I know its too small for them. Now I thought this was just a temporary measure until we got a good cage for them or at least a "tank topper" but my boyfriend said the other night that that was going to be their permanant home! He said he might put a mesh top on it but not extend it in any way. When I asked why he said "because if it has no cover you will be able to smell them"Now correct me if I am wrong but doesn't an aquarium with a wooden top smell worse than a cage with bars?!?! He also wanted to know why I was getting so worked up over a couple of rodents who only have a lifespan of two or so years and I asked how he'd feel spending his whole life in a glass bubble.
Ok, sorry about that, I suppose my question is: How do I convince him to at least put an extension on the tank (tank topper or otherwise) or get a good cage? Any ideas or websites.

2007-08-16 14:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard rats aren't so tempted to fight if they're neutered.

2007-08-16 14:08:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 10:53:04 · 5 answers · asked by becky4598 1

I dont know who they are and are they related some how? thanks 4 the answers

2007-08-16 10:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I give him a little bowl of food everyday with seeds grains nuts and a bit of fruit every one and a while. But He never eats anything else but thhe fruit and sunflower seeds. I know this isnt good for him so I need help. Please : ]

2007-08-16 08:04:03 · 12 answers · asked by Miku 2

my mouse was preggers when i bought her and i didnt know . the mom's still here any one know how to take care of them

2007-08-15 15:48:56 · 4 answers · asked by lexy 2

So, I went to PetCo and Petsmart today and found a good quality bird cage for much less than a 'small animal' cage. My question is, if I take out the grate on the bottom and secure the easy-sliding side doors to the cage with wire so the rats can't open them, can I substitute this cage for a rat cage?
I'm planning on putting in ledges and landings and such around the cage so the rats have a smaller chance of falling as well.

2007-08-15 11:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by Ska.Ska.Ska 4

i have been holding my rat a lot and i was wondering waht other ways there are to have fun with my rat

2007-08-15 09:43:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 20:51:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a huge litter of white rats at my local animal shelter and I really want to adopt one. I've been researching about pet rats for about 8 years and I've finally convinced my parents that I can take care of one. Is there any specific cage that is good for rats? What kind of toys do they like (I know toys they can chew on, but any more specific suggestions)? Does anyone have any helpful hints about caring for ratties (I'm going to buy one of those pet rat care books, but still)? Thank you!

2007-08-14 16:49:21 · 6 answers · asked by drakkor16 3

We got a new guinea pig about 24 hrs ago. I've read everything I can find online about what she should n shouldnt eat, play with etc..She's eating fine and seems to be a happy piggy. My only concern is water. The water level in the bottle doesnt seem to have moved. Even after her 'floor time' (exercise/play) in a large pen with a different water bottle she didnt drink. How much do piggys drink? Do they need specially treated water? Should I be worried or is she possibly still settling in?

2007-08-14 16:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by gimme_jimmie48 3

I bought a hamster a week ago and i've been wondering what the best type of bedding is ...i read somewhere that i could use shredded up pieces of kleenex or toilet paper, is that any good??
:)

2007-08-14 10:01:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

do rats bite a lot and are they good pets

2007-08-14 08:15:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i thought of peppa is there any you can think of

2007-08-14 07:03:17 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you can spay it, about how much would it cost?

2007-08-14 05:47:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help!

2007-08-14 04:50:44 · 11 answers · asked by !Bella! 1

I just got a hairless rat and I was wondering if they needed anything special or if there is anything I can do to keep them cleaner and happier.Any help would be great thanks!

2007-08-13 18:17:18 · 2 answers · asked by hadford:] 3

I've bathe my guinea pig and it jumps out of the water.
ive bathe her in a kitchen sink
i make sure the water is warm but its already warm and i put my guinea pig there..when i put her in the water..she jumps out and almost fall on the floor.[whew! i saved her!]...

and after taking a bath..i gave her treats..

but nothing works! ='(

WHAT WILL I DO!?..help!

2007-08-13 17:02:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous