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rat bowel movements

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Question
What is normal bowel movement for a rat?  How much is too much>  

Answer
There is no normal amount since it depends on what and how much the rat eats. Most rats go up to several times per day, sometimes even going when nervous.

However, if its watery or very loose and they go more than a few times in one day, they can dehydrate and need to have fluids pushed.