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 […]
Litter Box Literacy: The Finer Points of Teaching Pet Rats to Urinate in Litter Boxes
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: I ran into some issues when training my pet rats to use their litter boxes for urinating: 1. I’m obviously not always there when it happens. 2. It is hard to move them to their litterbox quickly if they are in a hard to reach place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
