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.

Lulu

We got a new baby rat! Her name is Lulu. Will post pics later! In the meantime she is a black hooded dumbo like Patchy-Patch, though perhaps I should switch their names, since Patchy-Patch has a hook on her back and Lulu has a cloud-patch shape. She’s so cute!