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14-09-2010, 07:30 PM   #1

Lost Ashley rat tonight.


We lost Ashely, our 2 1/2 year old rat tonight.
She was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour over a week ago and we tried her on some new treatment, which had amazing affects. From being tired and almost cripple she jumped onto her igloo and ran to the front of her cage for her treat.
However last night she fell off one of the ledges we think, due to a sudden deterioration, she continued to go downhill today ( although still eating). However, this evening she was totally flat so we rushed her into the vets and sadly had her PTS.

We are no left with just Polly, poor girl will be on her own tonight.



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14-09-2010, 07:33 PM   #2

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


Sorry to hear that farthing. Is 2 1/2 a good age for a rat?



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14-09-2010, 07:37 PM   #3

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


yes, they live for 2-3 years. They are such lovely creature, but have such short lifespan, they are so endearing and so gentle.



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14-09-2010, 07:39 PM   #4

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


Yes, my friends daughter has a few and they are so clever.

Poor Polly being on her own. They are sociable wee things, it will be strange for her.



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14-09-2010, 08:05 PM   #5

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


RIP Ashley rat. Very sorry for poor Polly.



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14-09-2010, 08:09 PM   #6

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


I'm sorry for your loss also ...



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14-09-2010, 08:47 PM   #7

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


so sorry It's the main reason I stopped keeping rats, I used to get so attached to them and couldn't take the frequent losses, but they are such beautiful creatures x



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14-09-2010, 09:45 PM   #8

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


sorry to hear about your wee girl. are you on fr, i recognise reading about her?



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14-09-2010, 09:50 PM   #9

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


Yes, I am.
She will be sorely missed, and I'm very worried about Polly.



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14-09-2010, 09:54 PM   #10

Re: Lost Ashley rat tonight.


it is awful to lose any pet, some people think beacause it is a rat it makes it easier, but it certainley isnt. i bet some kittens would cheer her, and you up! when i was much younger and before i knew better(i was told you couldnt intro new rats) i would just be left with one rat left by itself, when i think back its horrible, but some babies will brighten her up.



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