Ever wonder if your rats are just playing… or actually fighting? If they’re fighting, should you step in before anyone gets hurt? Let’s break down the differences between playing, dominance, and serious pet rat fights. PLAYING Play is easy to spot—your rats bounce around, chase each other, and look relaxed. No puffed-up fur. No biting. […]
What Your Rat Sitter Needs to Know
Leaving your pet rats in someone else’s care—whether for a weekend get away or an extended trip—takes careful planning. Rats are intelligent, sensitive creatures with unique needs that even experienced pet sitters may not know. Whether your sitter is a seasoned rat owner or new to caring for rats, it’s important to review your rats’ […]
Born to Bowl
Did you know pet rats can bowl?
Pet Rat Playground
This pet rat playground is made of interconnecting cardboard boxes, bags and tubes. A large sheet of cardboard covered with cloth serves as both a slide and climbing wall. Not only is it great fun for your rats, it’s also very inexpensive to create.
Shy Rats Transformed: from Shy to Social Butterfly
Are your rats timid? If they’re not excited about coming out of their cage to be with you—or if they don’t like to be picked up or petted—here are some tips you and your shy rats will love! A change of scenery Taking your rats out into an area they haven’t previously visited is a […]
Pet Rat Food Puzzle Fun
Why use food puzzles? Rats are so incredibly intelligent and they love using their minds. They have a sense of humor and enjoy adventure. Food puzzles help satisfy their curiosity and their natural inclination to explore and learn. Which food puzzles do you recommend for pet rats? There are so many different puzzles available. They’re […]
