Last night I observed their behavior with the fixed cage. They were franticly looking for a way out! Should I trust them enough to give them floor time? I feel like my rats can out smart me!! Grrr....I want them to behappy but I want them to be safe...maybe some new cage toys are in order. Could...

I found the exit because Penny was in mid-escape. I fixed it with another grid. But do yo u think this is likely that they have done it before and returned?

I have a C&C cage like this one: For my rats. Last night my boyfriend woke up because he heard a noise and woke me up saying "I think the girls are out of thier cage!" Of course I jump up and turn on the light. There was Tifa our older rat having a pleasant old time romping around on the...

Valerie K: Thank you! I've made an appointment with the small animal specialist at a local vet on Tuesday (that's the next time she'll be in). Penny wasn't abused to my knowledge. My boyfriend got her for me from a mom and pop place. I know CavyCages doesnt endorse pet stores and I dont...

As I mentioned in my first post I noticed it later in the day. Too late in fact to bring her to the vet. I did call today. The vet said to put neosporin on the wound and keep her cage clean, and if she isnt doing better by Tuesday to bring her in. In regards to the other response about the...

Update. The swelling has gone down a bit. I could really use some advice.

I really need some rattie advice...

We have two rats. Tifa and Penny. Tifa is the sweet heart, and Penny well lets just say she isnt so sweet. It almost seems that Penny will go out of her way to bite you. So, unfortunatly, we dont give Penny as much attention. So lets get down to brass knuckles. I cleaned out Tifa and Penny's...

If the life expectancy is only going to be a couple of months, even with surgery, I would say give the little rat-a-tat the best quality of life you know how. I could understand if it were a youngster and you could give her a few more years then yes go for it. My opinion? I would spoil the...