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. […]
7 reasons why NOT to leave your pet rats home alone while you travel
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: Hi! I’m thinking of going out for a week and I want to know if it’d be safe to rat proof my room and give my rats free run for that long? I’d find a way to provide food and water for them. I just don’t think I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
