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Anonymous File :-(, x)
Former breeder of rats here.
I'm surprised the rat survived 2 weeks if it was indeed a domesticated rat beforehand, and it had to have reverted to some of its baser instincts.
That said, it can readjust given the time and care. It doesn't need company, as long as you give it plenty of attention, but that said, rats are very social and some have been known to die of pretty much loneliness after their cage-mate dies. So again, pay it a lot of attention to it. If you decide to add another rat, keep a close eye on the two, leave them alone (don't take them out) for about 3 days, so they can get used to each other. Or you can have>>330837's situation.
The peeing & pooing thing will fade, as it is due to mainly nervousness, but most rats don't have complete control over their bladders, so expect if not large puddles, little trails. (And contrary to some urban myths, not toxic.)
Do what the others have said for a 'litter box'; you can also just move all the droppings and/or wet bedding into one corner and show it to the rat, and it'll eventually get the point.
Now, for bedding, DO NOT use Pine, Cedar, or any other wood shavings. I suggest this grey/white/pink, recycled paper stuff that most pet stores have (sorry, can't remember the name); before putting it in the cage, take a handful, shake it around in your hands to knock off any little bits of paper dust (or whatever it is) and then place it inside the cage.
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