Primrose

I forgot to post this! A friend of mine wanted to get a hamster, so she gave me her rat. She named her Snoopy, though I renamed her Primrose.

She is standard like Precious was. She looks like a husky ☺️ She is a very active little ratty. Her original owners moved to Alberta, so they had to leave their rats behind. Primrose had a sister, though she died. She immediately was well liked by the ratty clan. She is such a cutie 😊 

RIP Precious and Patchy-Patch

On May, 23rd, 2014 Precious died. We don't know what she died of. When we took her to the vet, they gave her an antibacterial shot, but a few days later she died.

Yesterday Patchy-Patch kept rolling and rolling, so we took her to the vet. Apparently she had an ear infection that was affecting her balance, so essentially her world was spinning. There was only a 30%  survival chance, so my father made the decision to put her down. It was a very sad choice and they will be much missed.
I miss you ratties! <3 <3 <3

Critter Nation!

Today after much hard work; I bought a Critter Nation it is so huge! My Precious, Lulu, Patchy-Patch and Princess will be so pampered! Will post picture soon :)

Princess!

Just wanted to say that we go a new rat named Princess. She is also a white dumbo rat with red eyes and a brown mark and looks very similar to Lily, but she's much smaller and always walks with her tail curled into her back. Any ideas why?

Lily

I have some very sad news to share with my readers...After struggling with cancer for several months, we finally had to put Lily to sleep. She was such a wonderful rat and although she died at age 1 y 1m, I do believe she was a well loved and happy rat.

Tumour

2 days ago, I noticed a bump on Lily. I did some research and decided it was either a tumour or cyst. We made an appointment with the vet, and brought her in yesterday. My worst suspicions were confirmed. Lily had a tumour under her right hind leg. Today she was brought in for a Lumpectomy. When we picked her up she was a bit drowsy from the anaesthetic an pink from the cream they put on her, though the surgery went well, and that's all that matters. :) We might need to make her a Buster Collar out of a yoghurt container if she scratches. Lily is due for another vet appointment in 2 weeks (14 days). I hope her all the best!

Here they are!

Lulu

Patchy-Patch                                               Patchy-Patch (Right), Lulu (Left)

From left to right: Patchy-Patch, Lulu, Lily, and Precious

 

I never really thought of how much Lily, Precious and Patchy-Patch have grown, but now, in comparison to Lulu, they’re HUGE! They’re getting along nicely now, though Lily still has some getting used to the new arrival.