I have two rats... a dumbo named Clyde, and a hairless named Pinky. Clyde is absolutely docile, laid back, and has never pooped outside of his cage. Pinky is scared of everything, won't sit still for even a second, and poops all over the room when I take him out of his cage. I'm worried because me & Clyde have bonded really well, but Pinky is really distant because he doesn't respond to any kind of affection.
2006-11-18 16:51:15 · 9 answers · asked by iDoubLeoo1 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
He probably poops because he's so damn nervous and scared.
That explains the "You scared the sh!t outta me!" statement.
2006-11-18 16:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinky may not have a very good pet temperament. Some rats nowadays don't. This means he may never be as friendly as Clyde. But if he isn't biting you, I wouldn't give up yet. The more you handle him, the more he should get used to the idea. Be sure to give him treats when you handle him, if you can. I had one rat that was really scared of people (I think she was treated roughly). I kept handling her a lot and she got to be my most docile rat; so you never know. And even if Pinky never gets very friendly with you, he can still be company for Clyde, and that's worth something.
2006-11-18 18:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omigod, you have a hairless rat?! lmao, have never seen one of those. Yeah well anyway, I think pinky might be a bit scared still. Try to handle him as much as you can while he is in the cage, and each day take him out a little longer until he gets used to it. Give him some treats too, my rats love little yoghurt drops, they have apricot inside and they do literally anything for those. Keep pinky close to you, so he feels secure.
2006-11-19 00:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by melfromhell001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 08:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd buy Pinky a larger cage so it still gets needed exercise and just keep him in the cage. I don't know a thing about having rats as a pet. I would like to know when you have them out of the cage, aren't they likely to get away where you can't find them?
2006-11-18 16:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the dog has anxiety disorder Need to take the dog to the vet and get some meds for her.where did you get the haireless at maybe in Georgia I know a person that help get the breed started E-mail me back and tell about your dogs at www.dkreed11@yahoo.com.
2006-11-18 17:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Douglas R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rats are scared of everything because they canno see very well. Be kind to them and they will get to know your smell
2006-11-18 17:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably scared, dumped.
2006-11-18 16:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a snake
2006-11-18 16:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bud 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋