Pet rat terminology isn’t easily decipherable. Learning the meaning of these words will help you better understand and care for your rats. The following list is not exhaustive, but it does include some of the most common terms you need to know. Barbering Fur loss caused by a rat’s over-grooming him or herself—or another rat—is […]
Everyone Has Beauty
Pet rats are some of the most beautiful pets ever. This becomes overwhelmingly evident once you bring them into your life. Click HERE to view all the pawsome pet sites included in today’s Wordless Wednesday BLOG HOP
Getting Your First Pet Rats: Parental Persuasion In Three Not-So-Easy Steps
Some parents think cats and dogs are the only option. However, once you’ve completed all the preparatory work outlined in this article, there’s a good chance they’ll come around to viewing rats as the perfect pet. Here are three (not-so-easy) steps to convince your parents to allow you to have pet rats. Each section is designed to help you […]
Announcing the Winner of the June 2016 Vimtag P1 Giveaway
On Monday, June 20th, Henderson selected the winner of About Pet Rats’ Vimtag P1 video surveillance camera giveaway. Members of About Pet Rats entered the contest by submitting forms from About Pet Rats newsletters May 31st through June 19th. And the Winner is…..ATLAS from Iowa Atlas will be able to check in on these seven gorgeous rats from […]
Trimming Your Pet Rats’ Nails
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION Hi, my rats Angel and Bindi always squeak as if I’m trying to kill them every time I clip their nails. How can I get them to cooperate with me when it comes to clipping their nails? ABOUT PET RATS ANSWERS Hi There! Great question. You are […]
In Life It’s Not Where You Go
Summer’s almost here and vacations even more enjoyable when you bring along your rats. For pet rat travel tips, check out On the Road with Rats. Click HERE to view all the pawsome pet sites included in today’s Wordless Wednesday BLOG HOP