Quote:
Originally Posted by Gamina
This is the first time I have seen it and had to revert to this solution but its very common in the rat community as a solution. Some of the top show breeders will have their boys castrated very early as it does wonders for temperament and generally extends life and various types of tumor are hugely reduced. I don't think I would elect for surgery so out of hand but its quite obvious that Adama is becoming stressed by his own hormones and the brothers he once loved he is now just seeing as a threat  its quite sad. |
That hs actually given me something to think about but I'm not sure about the risks and finding the right vet as I don't want an ordinary vet to do it if I chose to get them castrated I'd want a rat/small animal specialist. I like the idea of the decrease in risk of tumours as I've heard that it is very common in rats and the increase in lifespan. 2 years is not enough
but I guess I'll have to weigh up the positives against the negatives. I did work in a vets when I was younger an saw them castrating cats which was a pretty simple proceedure. I know rats are smaller but their manly parts look big enough really.