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My female rat won't stop licking. Is she sick or just friendly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 7 months and 12 days old

Hi, i have a nine months old female rat she lives with 3 others and very friendly but lately her behaviour has changed she's coming more friendly you put your hand in the cage and she wont stop licking your hand and wont leave you alone or the other rats she keeps licking them to . All my rats are females. So i was wondering if it had something to do with not being mum. Can you please help

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 17th, 2017

In some animals constantly licking objects can be a sign of stomach pain or nausea. Has she lost any weight? Any other signs of not feeling well? You may want to consider having her examined by the veterinarian. Good luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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