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From:
Scott Doerger
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Date:
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 20:23:26 -0400
Subject:
Pet Rats
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Skip, I read a note from you to a rat owner on the rec.pets newsgroup. You mentioned that you were a vet and handled many rats. I have been keeping rats for pets for about 3 years, and it seems that the majority of them have developed tumors. I have read a few books on rats, and they say that rats are quite prone to them. Is there any hope in preventing these? Does it have something to do with heredity? I am wondering if I should buy them somewhere else. I got 4 of my rats at a pet shop, and rescued 2 albinos from a lab experiment. Any suggestions? Scott PS: You also mentioned in your note on rec.pets that you have a few text files on rats, etc. Could you send me a few of those? Thanks.