Hey all-

My little rattie, Emma, has a strong unpleasant odor to her. Do rats musk? It maybe urine as I try to pick her up, but I don't get any on my hands... Could it be a sign of illness?

I know her cage mate Ruby doesn't have the odor, she smells like a rat. I've also noticed that Ruby is very dominant and needs to be the first for everything. I've been trying to spend more time with Emma in the cage where she feels most comfortable, but I guess we'll have to work on some outside of the cage sessions.

Anyway if someone could get back to me on what they think about the smell that would be great.