Wet rats :D

So after cleaning out my rats' cage yesterday I noticed they themselves smelled kind of funky. I clean the cage regularly, it's not like I let them wallop in their own bathroom or anything, but it is a different smell. I asked my friend Brian SimpleMan if I could give them baths, and if so what should I use. He advised to get something gentle, like dog shampoo. So, off to the store I went, bought some "Pet Head" dog shampoo, and came home.

I figured they would never talk to me again. I was pleasantly surprised that Lucky LOVED the bath, he pranced around,dove under (there was only maybe 3 inches of water lol),shook off like a dog, and cleaned his own face. Charlie, however, was convinced the world was over. He huddled in the corner of the tub and tried to claw his way UP my wrist every time I shampooed him and Lucky lol. After their baths I dried them off and put them back in, then bribed them with yogurt treats and alfalfa cubes :D
Lucky, cleaning his face lol
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Lucky cleaning his face some more, Charlie being all Chicken Little in the background
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Drying off Lucky, man they don't sit still for anything!
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Me and my clean boy Lucky :D
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I wish mine loved baths, lol. They act like I'm dipping them in acid every time. :rolleyes: I usually only bathe the males because it's such a hassle. I like to use Dawn dish soap because it really helps with the buck grease.

Heee! That's adorable! I was never a rodent fan, but I'm slowly warming up to them (fell in love with one rat in particular that a friend of mine had as a pet). Super cute pics :D

HEHE! Is Lucky the one you got as a little baby? If so he has really grown.

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Originally Posted by DellaF

HEHE! Is Lucky the one you got as a little baby? If so he has really grown.

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Yep! Got him as a rat pup for a feeder. He got refused so I bottle fed him and weaned him myself. He's definitely thriving, and definitely lucky, and definitely spoiled lol.

Awwww! How adorable! Nothing cuter then a wet rat!

Nothing beats fresh clean rats!

Very cute. :)

Awwww. I remember when I had 9 rats and it was bath day. My arms looked like I just got done with a knife fight.

Cute. That's funny, he knew it was bath time and helped out.