Should I put my pet rat to sleep?
I have 2 female rats both almost two years old. My one rat has developed a tumor some time ago, the vet told us that her chances of surviving surgery are very slim and we din't want to risk it. Plus money is really tight right now for us. We decided to let her live her life out but it has grown to be almost as big as she is. When I look at her I feel so sad for her, she is thin, the tumor takes all her nutrition and she eats alot but when I try to give her a treat she grabs it so roughly she almost bites you. The tumor is right on her leg so she has a hard time gettin around in her cage because she has to step over it to move. Yesterday I watched as she tried to get through the door of the cage and she was struggling to step over the large tumor. I don't know what to do, I try to determine if she is happy or not but I know if I had a tumor as big as my body I would be unhappy. She sleeps alot, I always fear that I will wake up and she will be dead. Sometimes she is very energetic but more and more I see her sleeping. The hair on her tumor is falling out and it is turning purple and red. I also noticed she hasn't been grooming herself that often so she looks scruffy. I don't want her to suffer, but it is a really hard decision, should I put her down?
Can i let my rat out while i sleep?
It isn't safe to let rats roam free with out supervision. Don't keep the cage on the floor as rats like it high on a dresser or table. Plus think about the poop and pee getting all over your place will start smelling like urine.
Can I let a rat sleep next to me on my bed like a dog or cat would?
You possibly could. It will take a bunch of training, including training them to sleep next to you, litter training, etc. You can put little doggy stairs beside your bed, and leave the litter box down on the ground. So whenever it has to use the bathroom, it can go to the litter box by the stairs. Make sure your dog is okay with rats...it will possibly try to kill it. Good luck.
How can I get my pet rat to fall asleep on my lap?
There really is no way for you to make your rat sleep on you lap. She will sleep if she is tired. I would say the only way for her to settle down would be to leaver her to run around on you for awhile until she wears herself out. She is not going to sleep on your lap if she has been in her cage all day and this is her only exercise. It takes my female a few hours before she gets tired of exploring and will settle down or fall asleep. I would avoid forcing her to stay on your lap, or holding her until she exhausts herself enough and falls asleep. You want your rat to associate you with good things. You also may want to come to terms with the fact that some rats are not cuddlers. Females are usually more active than males and while they are friendly, they prefer to explore, and check in with their owners between adventures. It may be cute, but you are probably expecting too much from your rat.
Do I have to keep my pet rat in the cage?
My rats had places to sleep, mostly this was a very large wire cage with nesting boxes, shelves and a hammock. The only times the doors were shut with them inside were1) during a training time out2) when the gerbils, the hamster or a non pack rat was exercising3) when I wanted to eat without keeping a careful eye on my supper (pizzas can grow swift and determined feet in a house that contains loose rats)While I consider it cruel to leave rats locked up without frequent and regular exercise and exploring time there are negatives (and guidelines) to having house rats scampering about.no fabric, particularly leather or suede is safe lying around or drapped over chairs: it will develop holes with small scalloped edgesother items will also be at risk of chewing, the glue in book spines, the soap from the soap dish, fabric furniture..wires are a risk; both to property damage and potential danger to rat and human. This can be mostly mitigated by containing them within hose pipe split down the length. Wires are particularly attractive to small and super resilient teeth when they are hidden under or behind furniture.rats can be house trained but this does not extend to marking behaviour by male rats. This means that carpets are a liability and (chewed) curtains and fabrics will require frequent washing. Despite this, male rats are the laziest, sweetest and most affectiomate genderrubbish bins with need rethinking and securing: Objects of all kinds will be found behind furniture, in washing machines, under beds. This is bad enough if you're finding apple cores, used tissues and old teabags. Now imagine feminine items stolen from the bathroom bin moving around with independent agencydespite their savvy instincts, you will need to be a little careful of leaving anything potentially poisonous (bulbs etc) lying aroundyou can no longer wear shoes or hard-soled slippers in the houseyou will need to be aware before you sit, roll in your sleep, open a doorRats are marvellous animals with distinct personalities and the hearts and brains of far larger mammals. They experience a wide range of emotions including sorrow, affection, loneliness, jealousy and happiness. Like a dog, the relationship and interaction you get from them will be in direct correlation to what you put in. Also like a dog, a rat is for life.Don’t even consider getting a single rat unless you are prepared to be his pack and near constant companion.
Why does my rat sleep so much?
Rats are crepuscular, which means they are most active at dusk and dawn. During the day and in the middle of the night they prefer to be sleeping. Girl rats tend to be very lively and curious so of course she is going to run around the house when she's awake! But if you've bonded with her at all you should notice that she comes back to you often to check on you. If you want her to hang out with you, you will have to bond with her, entertain her and play with her. Rats love to play! When she gets older she'll slow down and you'll find she prefers chilling out with you over just about any thing else. Enjoy.
Can I move my rats cage near my bed while I sleep so they can get used to my smell?
Yeah, sure... You could also have a shirt that you've worn for a few says and then put it in the cage with them. Also, just put your hand in the cage with some treats on it. Slowly, they'll get brave enough to take the treats. Talk softly to them and use their names as much as you can. They'll get used to you. When they bond with you, you can to anything with them. Carry them around in your shirt... Give them baths... Cook them and fry them up and eatum up...YUM... I l love their tails!!! (Just kidding on that last one)
Sick rat wont sleep in cage?
sorry i know ive been asking alot of questions about my rat....but she wont sleep in her cage when i put her in there she just stumbles around like crazy because of her ear infection. the only place she will lay is in my bed under my covers or in my arms. its kinda a problem because i wanna go to bed tonight i didnt last night because i was worried about her....took her to vet today. but i dont wanna put her in her cage and make her stay there because she likes to climb the bars and she may try to while shes still dizzy from the infection. I wouldnt mind sleeping with her i just dont wanna roll over on her. I guess i may have to sleep on the couch tonight
Does DMT get released in the brain during REM sleep, or is this a pseudoscience myth?
It seems to me like that is a myth, or at least something not yet proven to be true.The best evidence I could find related to DMT playing a role in sleep is from a 2013 study by Strassman's group (he's a big researcher in the field) that showed for the first time that a form of DMT was in a part of the rat brain called the pineal gland. The pineal gland is thought to play a role in regulating sleep/wake cycles aka circadian rhythms.Trying to understand where this association between dreams and DMT comes from (apart from the hallucinogenic nature of both), DMT is structurally similar to serotonin and melatonin, which are both known to play an important role in regulating sleep, so it's reasonable to assume DMT would have an effect on sleep regulation too. Serotonin does a lot in the brain, and DMT can affect some of the same receptors in the brain as serotonin, so this leaves just enough wiggle room for my favourite game in science: wild speculation.
Is it OK to let your rats run around your room?
Rats need to be let out of their cage for atleast an hr a day, they should not be contained all their life, but unless you have completely rat proofed your room then you should not leave them unsupervised. you may have to pick up the occassional poo but that is natural and they shouldnt be punished for it. if you do want to let them run around your room full time then follow guides on ferret proofing your room but adjust the sizes for rats. also invest in a stair gate to put in your doorway so a rat cant get through by accident. Rats will chew every thing so make sure you put any valuables out of the way, my old phone,, by bed my ds, some of my clothes and my brothers game boy all have teeth marks in them because i have not been careful enough when exersising my ratties! and pet rats dont carry diseases so it is fine