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’ […]
On the Road with Rats
Ever have trouble finding a pet sitter for your rats? And, even if you do find one, how can you be sure they’re knowledgeable enough? Well, why not take your rats on the road with you and completely avoid the need for a pet sitter? Afterall, pet rat travel is something our ratties enjoy! Whether […]
A Common Scents Guide to Banishing Pet Rat Cage Odor
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 […]
Litter Box Lessons for You and Your Rats
Despite their small size, pet rats possess an exceedingly high level of intelligence. With their clever minds, rats know when you’ve arrived home, come when called along with easily learning various amusements such as bowling, food puzzles and other tricks, and, yes, they can even learn to use litter boxes. Pet rat litter training inside […]
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.
