i lost my boy mushu this morning i only had the 2 & i was in such a rush to get him to the vet my only boy left (oreo) didn’t get a chance to see him or i guess say his goodbyes. i left mushu at the vet for cremation. is oreo going to be okay will be able to grieve properly? so far i’ve noticed no change in his behavior.
Grieving rat
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if anyone can also help me understand what happened. his death was so sudden he was fine last night. no change in behavior or appetite. i woke up to him making a strange noise & being limp.. by the time i got him to the vet he was already gone.
CrazyRatLady
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I'm so sorry to hear that! 
It's possible it could have been a heart attack or a stroke. These things happen very quickly and he wouldn't have been in pain. Not sure about the first question though
It's possible it could have been a heart attack or a stroke. These things happen very quickly and he wouldn't have been in pain. Not sure about the first question though
Big Schpog
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He will need a new friend. Rats just can't live alone. How old is your boy?
CrazyRatLady
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I agree with Big Schpog... Your boy could live up to a year alone, which is a long time for a ratty!
If you can, I suggest introducing two young boys to Oreo. There are lots of good videos online regarding introductions like these ones ( and ) to help. Here is a good read from this forum Introducing new rats
Try to spend lots of time with him until you can get him some new friends!
If you can, I suggest introducing two young boys to Oreo. There are lots of good videos online regarding introductions like these ones ( and ) to help. Here is a good read from this forum Introducing new rats
Try to spend lots of time with him until you can get him some new friends!
I agree with Big Schpog... Your boy could live up to a year alone, which is a long time for a ratty!
If you can, I suggest introducing two young boys to Oreo. There are lots of good videos online regarding introductions like these ones ( and ) to help. Here is a good read from this forum Introducing new rats
Try to spend lots of time with him until you can get him some new friends!
thank you so much !
CrazyRatLady
Active Member
No problem- keep us updated and good luck! Give Oreo a kiss and a treat from me!
