I'm so upset right now. Last night I had all the girls out again running around on my bed just like in this thread here we had a great time. Everyone went back to their cages, no problems...... Then this morning I woke up and Cheerio was dead . I literally almost cried. She was my absolute favorite rat, just the sweetest thing ever. She was a great breeder too! Her last litter she had 14 perfect babies and took great care of them too.

I just don't understand why she died, they had plenty of food, their cage is always clean, plenty of water.... It just doesnt make sense. I looked her over and she hadn't been in a fight that I could tell, there were no sores or open cuts, no bloating or lumps anywhere..... It just sucks. Sorry for talking so long but she was awesome even if she was "just a rat" This is my first pet I've lost in a long time and it really does hurt. The worst part is I didn't even see it coming.