Eff Yeah Pet Rats!
Welcome to effyeahpetrats! My name is Ellen and I'm from Australia. I am a rat owner who was inspired to make this blog to share the love for them and hopefully help to change a few minds about pet rats :)
This blog is VERY active and is updated daily.
We also take submissions, so don't be shy and submit a picture or video of your gorgeous little fluffbutt :3
Thank you for following! <3
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here are the two boys that need a new home..
They love to snuggle together :)
If anyone in Victoria, Australia can help, please message either me or original poster at budgiecarex.tumblr.com/ask :)
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Just a late response to the mites problem. I was recommended by my vet/breeder to use Beaphar anti mite treatment. It's works like a charm and is pretty safe to use. It's also relatively cheap so yay. First time you use it on them make sure they're just about drenched and afterwards just treat the problem areas. I'm not sure if it's available in the US but I know for certain it is in most EU countries.
Asked by deflyingdutchman
Thanks for that :)
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For your follower who has Mite issues. Our girls had them & we got some simple spray. The brand is aristopet - small animal insecticidal. (This is for Australia! - I'm sure you'll find similar in other countries). All we had to do is spray the girls backs & tails (I recommend covering their heads) & if it's especially bad, spray some on your hands & then rub their ears. Then just spray onto their bedding when you clean them out. Should be available from any pet store.
Asked by lanalovve
Thank you! :)
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Do you know anyone or where I could post to advertise 2 rats free to a good home?? I'm trying to find a loving home for 2 gorgeous boys that can't be sold (I work in a pet store) they've had respiratory issues and have been treated but we can't sell them in case they get sick again. So they need to go to someone who understands about rats health and who is willing to look after them properly :) I'm from Australia, Victoria
Asked by budgiecarex
I can post this here! Can anyone help? :)
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Easiest mite treatment is puppy revolution! one drop on the back of each rat one time and the mite will be gone and they will be protected from future infestations. Ivermectin is second but it is a 2 week treatment and it is easy to overdose it. Pet store 'quick fixes' are often dangerous or ineffective or both! So take extreme caution with things like that. self medicating is tricky business.
Asked by rat-got-your-tongue
Definitely! I always try to recommend vet treatment first.
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Another little fun mite tidbit that I didn't know until I was told with my first boys and their mite adventures-- if the cage/tank has glue or sealant holding it together or anything, the mites can live in that stuff there, so it's a major pain to get rid of them. Keep up the dosing, and hopefully everyone gets out of it okay!
Asked by dumbpluff
Thank you :)
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Truly I suggest DO NOT get Bird Mite Spray as it's too harsh on the lungs even for birds! When trying to rid mites or lice you need to bathe them, give them their medication, take ANYTHING wood out of the cage, stop using wood bedding if you're using it, and completely bleach down the cage. The mites and lice can live inside wood, and often come in on bedding. Bathe them with a tea tree oil shampoo. I use Ivermectin Horse Paste (small concentration) to rid mites or lice on my crew.
Asked by theskittycove
Thank you! :3
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Photoset reblogged from For the Love of Rats
