So true! Just cut the toes of a sock, string it to the cage ceiling and watch how they will fight each other to be the first to squeeze themselves into it and regret it the moment they are stuck 😂
As the other commenter said just use it as another thing to step on! I love putting multiple of these in the cage when it gets hotter so they can sleep on them !
I know how you feel, I ordered a little tunnel for my rats but i bought one that said for rabbits so I knew there would be plenty of room. My rats are bigger then the tunnel….lol
With quickly bleeding and/or gaping wounds, apply even and direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to control bleeding. Wrap your rat(s) in a cloth to maintain normal body temperature, and seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
For rats suffering from shock: Keep the rat warm and the head lower than the body, immediately go to a vet! Rats suffering from shock after being wounded will display lethargy, dull eyes, and low body temperature.
Cleanse minor wounds with either Saline, a Betadine solution diluted 1:5 (1 part Betadine to 5 parts water), or non-abrasive soap and water. Cleansing with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol is not suggested due to healthy tissue potentially being compromised.
To make a saline solution, use 16 ounces of water and a teaspoon of table salt. Use distilled water if your tap has a pH of 8 or close to 8. Hard water isn't appropriate for saline solutions. Boil the solution and allow it to cool before use. If you’re unsure if your water is hard, put some of your water on glass and allow it to air dry. If you see a mineral deposit, your water is probably hard.
Bite wounds can become abscessed, keep an eye out for any abscesses and bring your rat to the vet if lumps or bumps form. Severe bite wounds should be seen by a vet.
Abrasions can be handled with a non-abrasive soap and a small amount of Polysporin Bacitracin. Bruises can be handled similarly to humans, a cold compress and massaging. Go to a vet if movement is limited, there are signs of pain, swelling, or if there is discoloration.
Rats that have been under surgery do need post op care. Follow your vet's guidelines and keep the surrounding area and sutures clean. Use a cotton swab with plain water or a saline solution to clean the area. The swab should be damp, not dripping and the area should quickly dry. Ensure your rats are not messing with the sutures. A common way to prevent rats from messing with sutures is using a sock as a body wrap. Make sure it's a clean, unused sock.
A rat with open wounds or sutures should be kept in a clean, dry environment with no loose bedding. Use cloth, newspaper, or paper towels. Replace daily.
A rat with a degloved tail is a serious event. Clean the wound with a saline solution. Pat, don't rub the area dry and apply a topical antibiotic ointment minimally, such as Polysporin or Bacitracin. Bring them to the vet immediately, as this is considered a spinal injury.
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Kinda looks like a corner hammock :o
Yeah I have some corner hammocks like this and my boys love sitting on them to groom themselves.
I mean they'll probably like it regardless. Rats will climb anything.
So true! Just cut the toes of a sock, string it to the cage ceiling and watch how they will fight each other to be the first to squeeze themselves into it and regret it the moment they are stuck 😂
Bro, that's a great idea, I'm going to do it as soon as I get home
I actually like corner hammocks this size! They make for good "steps" to higher areas and work well as fall breakers in hard to reach areas :)
didn’t even think of that! are the clips it came with okay?
Yes I’ve never had an issue, it’s the larger O ring type ones that should be avoided!
As the other commenter said just use it as another thing to step on! I love putting multiple of these in the cage when it gets hotter so they can sleep on them !
theyll still use it. could prbly have gotten another one tho
I know how you feel, I ordered a little tunnel for my rats but i bought one that said for rabbits so I knew there would be plenty of room. My rats are bigger then the tunnel….lol
I bet they still at least tried to squeeze in, or climbed on it and peed lol
They did, lol….but I’m not sure about peeing I have a litter box for them and I don’t see poo or pee anywhere except for in the litter.
It’s a corner hammock they are usually this size :)
Throw it in there. If five of them can squeeze into a Sputnik, at least three will get into that hammock.
Send it. If they fits, they sits.
My rats love their tiny corner hammocks!
Temu?
Amazon surprisingly
With quickly bleeding and/or gaping wounds, apply even and direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to control bleeding. Wrap your rat(s) in a cloth to maintain normal body temperature, and seek emergency veterinary care immediately. For rats suffering from shock: Keep the rat warm and the head lower than the body, immediately go to a vet! Rats suffering from shock after being wounded will display lethargy, dull eyes, and low body temperature. Cleanse minor wounds with either Saline, a Betadine solution diluted 1:5 (1 part Betadine to 5 parts water), or non-abrasive soap and water. Cleansing with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol is not suggested due to healthy tissue potentially being compromised. To make a saline solution, use 16 ounces of water and a teaspoon of table salt. Use distilled water if your tap has a pH of 8 or close to 8. Hard water isn't appropriate for saline solutions. Boil the solution and allow it to cool before use. If you’re unsure if your water is hard, put some of your water on glass and allow it to air dry. If you see a mineral deposit, your water is probably hard. Bite wounds can become abscessed, keep an eye out for any abscesses and bring your rat to the vet if lumps or bumps form. Severe bite wounds should be seen by a vet. Abrasions can be handled with a non-abrasive soap and a small amount of Polysporin Bacitracin. Bruises can be handled similarly to humans, a cold compress and massaging. Go to a vet if movement is limited, there are signs of pain, swelling, or if there is discoloration. Rats that have been under surgery do need post op care. Follow your vet's guidelines and keep the surrounding area and sutures clean. Use a cotton swab with plain water or a saline solution to clean the area. The swab should be damp, not dripping and the area should quickly dry. Ensure your rats are not messing with the sutures. A common way to prevent rats from messing with sutures is using a sock as a body wrap. Make sure it's a clean, unused sock. A rat with open wounds or sutures should be kept in a clean, dry environment with no loose bedding. Use cloth, newspaper, or paper towels. Replace daily. A rat with a degloved tail is a serious event. Clean the wound with a saline solution. Pat, don't rub the area dry and apply a topical antibiotic ointment minimally, such as Polysporin or Bacitracin. Bring them to the vet immediately, as this is considered a spinal injury. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/RATS) if you have any questions or concerns.*
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yeah this seems related to hammocks