Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: Hiya! Just a quick question, what is the best way to deal with the smell that comes with those little fuzzballs? I’ve noticed that even though I keep their cage clean as can be and even when I just cleaned it it still smells. It can’t be that […]
Prevent Pet Rat Heatstroke: Summertime Tips for Your Rats’ Care
Overheating is a matter of life and death: Rats don’t have sweat glands. Since they can’t sweat, excessive heat is dissipated through their tails. Some believe that rats born in hotter months have longer tails. Their longer tails give them more tail surface to release the extra heat. It’s no surprise that wild rats are […]
Pet Rat Health & Happiness: Your 5-Part Care Plan
Taking great care of pet rats can be amazingly satisfying and rewarding. Here are five of the top things I’ve found that’ve helped me get closer to my rats and promote pet rat health and happiness: Diet Environment Veterinary Care Time Attention & Awareness 1. Diet Feeding your rats a high-quality diet is one of […]
Using a Pet Rat Webcam
Do you have a webcam to check in on your pet rats when you’re away? I’ve found that having one satisfies my curiosity and the peace of mind it gives me is priceless. You can use a pet rat webcam to….. ….keep an eye on your rats during free roam time. (This helps especially when […]
Behind Every Healthy Rat is a Great Veterinarian
Establishing a relationship with your rat’s vet is an invaluable part of keeping your rat healthy and happy. Because rats are prone to developing so many ailments, it’s particularly crucial to find a vet who’s qualified to care for rats and who thoroughly enjoys doing so. Once you find a great pet rat veterinarian, you’ll […]
Super Snacks & Healthy Treats for Pet Rats
Since rats gain weight easily—AND we want to feed them the healthiest foods possible—it’s important to choose pet rat treats that are: Low-Fat Low-Calorie Sugar Free Low Salt Organic Whole Foods It’s also critical to not feed your rats too many treats. This can’t be emphasized enough. Your rats will always want more. Set limits […]
