Your question regarding male rat urine marking & messiness | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: Hi, I’ve only ever had female rats and I’ve heard that males are messier and dribble urine sometimes when they’re out and about. Is this true? I was thinking about getting males because females are smaller and tend to be more […]
Pet Rat Chewing: Why they do it and how to stop them
QUESTION: “How do you deal with pet rat chewing and with rats who destroy everything? I had a hammock for them and they absolutely shredded it. Same thing with their bed and a fabric covered hanging tunnel. Anything I give them that’s fabric gets completely destroyed almost instantly and the scraps are stuffed into their […]
Where Human Food Intersects with Rat Food
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: I’m planning on getting 2 pet rats soon and I was curious as to what kinda human food is safe for them to eat? Like can they have French fries?? Cookies?? Chips?? Popcorn?? ANSWER: How exciting you’re getting pet rats soon! That’s great you’re researching what kinds of […]
Pet Rat Lifespans: Rats are like flowers
Flowers are one of the most beloved things in the world. We cut them, bring them inside and place them inside beautiful vases and position them lovingly throughout our home. They grace our dining room table, living room coffee table, bathroom or kitchen counter. They bring us so much joy and brighten up any living […]
The Single Rat: What to Do When You’re Down to One
It may be the last thing you feel like doing. But it’s most often ESSENTIAL your remaining, newly single rat acquires a new friend. Here are a few of the many reasons you’ll want to get a new buddy for your now single rat: Rats Enjoy…. Playing together Cuddling and sleeping snuggled up close to […]
Recipes for Success: Making Pet Rat Medications Appetizing
Giving pet rats their medication can be a vexing endeavor. The last thing you want to do is to cause stress, which is exactly what happens when you squirt liquid medicine directly into your rat’s mouth. The secret is to mix medications with yummy ingredients. Your rat will never know that gourmet tidbit wasn’t a […]
