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Greasy fur- Ick

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  • 02-11-2013, 09:09 PM
    MootWorm
    Greasy fur- Ick
    So I noticed my two females' fur has been getting greasy over the past few days. I've read that it can be due to a fatty diet. I've been feeding a lab block (can't remember the name off the top of my head), a handful of petstore hamster/rat/mouse food once every few days, and fresh spinach daily. They'll also get random fruits and veggies throughout the week. One girl's about to pop, the other gave birth almost a week ago. The male's fur is perfectly fine. Could it be hormonal? Or maybe the girls just get to the fatty sunflower seeds before my boy has a chance too? Also, any ideas to remedy the situation? I know it's not that big of a deal, but I want pretty rats lol. Should I put on my big girl pants and attempt to bathe them? Any and all input is most appreciated :)
  • 03-31-2013, 10:52 AM
    Johnmb
    Re: Greasy fur- Ick
    Is this the first time your females are giving birth? I personally noticed that my asfs look greasy when they start to get old and when their diet was too fatty like you mentioned. I used to throw in all kinds of fruits and veggies and they looked little greasy so i cut back to just lettuce and the lab block with the occasional snack and they look much better. Once they get past a year old though i noticed they can start to greasy or lose patches of hair. (old age i'm assuming). Sorry i'm can't help more but that's my thoughts for whatever they are worth. Hope it helps:D
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