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I want to take a moment here and express my overwhelming thanks to the many listed here that took the time to share photos, case histories, knowledge, and experience in caring for the health of their beloved rats.

Thanks to all those wonderful veterinarians that took the time from busy schedules to review the Rat Health Guide, and approve or add to the wealth of information here. What would we ever do without your loving care of the many precious ratties in need?

Thanks to my colleagues for their help with proofing these many pages, their added wisdom, and support.

Joanne “Bella” Hodges of “Bellaratta’s Nest Rattery,” and the FRMCA chapter, for contribution of artwork, photos and case studies, and her hours of help and support with this project.

Kristin Johnson, of “Wererat’s Lair,” for her help with coding, design, photo contribution and case study, and hours of proofreading.

Mary Ann Isaksen (Mare), Founder of the National RMCA for sharing her vast knowledge of rats, photos and case studies, and her continuing support.

Carolyn Sekela RN, Kathy Callahan RN, Sue Fischer RN, my colleagues and friends.

Craig L. Franklin, DVM, Ph.D., ACLAM University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic and Investigative Laboratory (RADIL), for always being so tolerant of our endless questions.

Carol Himsel-Daly DVM, and author of Rats (A complete Pet Owner’s Manual), for her supportive words when I took on this project.

Dr. Richard Mackinnis, DVM of South Seminole Animal Hospital in Fern Park Florida for his many contributions to this project.

Dr. C. Brown, DVM, South Seminole Animal Hospital.

Dr. Michael Hutchinson, DVM. Animal General, Cranberry Township, PA.
and
Lindsay Pulman, Veterinary Technician

Vanessa Pisano, DVM; VC North Springs Animal Hospital, FL

Dr. Mimi Ehrlich , Ajax Animal Hospital , Ajax, Ontario Canada

Dr. Peter Field B.V.S.C. (Hons.) M.A.C.V.Sc. Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in Canine Medicine. Veterinary Physician and Surgeon
Everton Hills Veterinary Surgery, Everton Hills, Brisbane Qld, Australia
and
Mrs Louise Dux, Certified Laboratory Animal Technician

Charlene M. Crain, MBA, BSMT (ASCP), for providing histology results on many cases included in this guide, and Dr. Greg Rich, DVM, at West Esplanade Veterinary Hospital.

Al and Robyn Arthur and Dr Larissa Ladyko B.V.Sc, for their photos and case history contributions to this guide.

Paige Anderson and Veterinarian: Dr. Bogan, DVM Banfield Veterinary Hospital in Waterford Lakes Orlando FL.

Anne Hanson, Ph.D. of http://www.ratbehavior.org

Virginia Simpson, of “Virginia’s Rat Page,” for her words of wisdom in the care of rats.

Sandra Beasley, of “Sandra Beasley and the Spaz Rats,” for her encouragement and suggestions when the Medication Guide was just getting started on KuddlyKorner4u (look how far its come since its inception, Sandra!).

Lene Jorgensen and Owner of Rat Angelus
Nathalie Baldwin of “RatRaisins, Inc”
Missy of ” Raisin’ Rats Rattery”
Sandy Marshall
Melissa Pandajis
Marie Hibl
Zoo Tribe Rattery
Kat Becton
Ann and Emma of “Rock-a-Bye Ratties ”
Jane Adamo
Andrea March
Heather Keith
Heide Walsh
Bigi
Mousini’s Planet
E. Brooks of “Spoiled Ratten Rattery ”
Janet and “Snowy”
Janice Dean and “Petey”
Julia (joolzratbag)
Jacinta Sousa
Shelagh Hall
Kelly J Walsh
Shoko Cameron
Brandi Saxton
Harold and Scampers

Thank you all!

Posted on June 20, 2003, 15:49, Last updated on November 6, 2008, 13:42 | Reference