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Rats

Everything you need to know about rats

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Kidney Disease in Rats
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PetMD Editorial

Chronic Progressive Nephrosis SymptomsLethargyWeight lossKidney and urinary problemsProtein in urine (proteinuria)Fixed specific gravity of urine (isothenuria)CausesGlomerulonephrosis is hereditary in...

What Is Rat Boggling?
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Lauren Jones, VMD

Pet rat parents have likely witnessed their rat displaying unusual eye and teeth grinding. While these movements may seem concerning at first, these behaviors, called eye boggling and bruxism, can be normal...

Fight Wounds in Rats
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PetMD Editorial

Tail Bite Wounds and Secondary Bacterial Infections in RatsFight wounds are especially common in male rats (though they can occur in females), especially during mating season when the dominant male tries...

Common Cancers and Tumors in Rats
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Rats are genetically predisposed to a high incidence of tumors and cancers. Some tumors may be malignant while others are benign. In all cases, however, it is advisable to remove the tumor to help reduce the fatalities as a result of the cancerous growths. Symptoms and TypesKeratocanthomas Benign tumors of the skin that develop in the chest, back or tail.Mammary...

Would You Buy Your Grandkids a Pet Rat?
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PetMD Editorial

Our columnist did. Find out how it turned out This article is courtesy of Grandparents.com. By Adair Lara Grandparents are like grandchildren. Sometimes we do things even when we know better. For example,...

7 Reasons Why Rats and Mice Make Great Pets
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Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP

By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice)   If you’re looking for an unusual pet with lots to offer, a pet rat or mouse might be right for you. These tiny rodents are not commonly thought of as pets,...

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