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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