I wish I could offer you exact and percise advise, but I only own boys. I get my boys neutered between the ages of 3 and 4 months always, for mainly their healths. But I can offer you what I have read and know from meeting other Rattie owners. First off best thing to do is go to www.ratfanclub.com and read up on females. Then get Debbie Ducommun's book, RATS! She's got tons of info and advise from working with them professionally and as a hobby. Her club The Rat Fan Club also offers members advise and info.

Spaying a female not only reduces their chances of getting tumors but cancer as well. I can't say if you should remove her tumor now or not. If it is hindering her in any way, then yes it should be removed. Will she live happily and healthy for the next 2 years with it being removed, I can't give you a set answer sadly But I would have it tested for cancerous cells at least just in case of that chance and for any plans that you might have to make.

As for the Albino rat I have no idea, Debbie didn't list anything about them being deaf, but I do know I have heard about it being a recessed gene. There are other breeds I think like the Blue Spotted Dalmatian it can happen to as well. :confussed:

I have posted in Pet Rescues about only getting ratties from the snake food bins. Well good luck and I'll keep an eye out here to see how you made out, Good Luck!!


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