Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers Pet Rat Cage Enrichment Question: Hi, I’ve had rats for awhile and have a relatively large 3 story cage for my two rats, and they have an igloo and a hanging bed, but I feel like I should be doing more for them as far as sleeping stuff […]
Play, Tiff or Clash? Understanding Pet Rat Relationships
Ever wonder if your rats are just playing…..or are they fighting? If they are fighting, should you be concerned and separate them before anyone gets hurt? Let’s look at the differences between playing, establishing dominance and serious pet rat fighting. PLAYING It’s easy to tell when your rats are playing. They’re having a great time. […]
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 […]
What Your Rat Sitter Needs to Know
Whether or not your rat sitter is familiar with pet rats, you’ll want to review the symptoms indicating distress along with your rats’ day-to-day needs such as feeding and cleaning. Here’s a guide of what to cover with your sitter: Emergencies Make sure your sitter knows what is normal and what is not. Discuss this list […]
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 […]