Quote Originally Posted by moosmom
Thanks Cass and Zara.

Zara,

His nails do get pretty sharp. I try to clip them whenever I can. I'll look at them again when he wakes up to see if they're raised, etc.

Any suggestions as to what other kind of food I can get for him? I've tried giving him broccoli, carrots, fruits, nuts, saltines, you name it! He's the best fed rat in the universe!!

Should I bathe him? How can I do that and what kind of soap is used?
I clip Tia's pretty often too but as I'm sure you know, it's no easy task! As luck (or perhaps misfortune) would have it, Tia's scratched herself a little too hard again and now she has some little bumps behind her ears.

Tia eats like a queen too, ratties really don't know just quite how spoilt they are, do they? The fruits and veggies should always be the main treats, but Tia likes a bit of pasta or spaghetti every now and then. They can also have biscuits, either of the human or dog variety!

As for bathing, my experiences with Mizz Tia have shown me that I get a better bath that she does. I'm sure Winkie would be a much better behaved boy. I wouldn't bathe too often as it can make their coats too soft and flimsy, and you can use special animal shampoos that will most likely be available from your vet or perhaps a pet store. Tia would love to see some pics of her heart-throb Winkie having a bath!