Ouch! Pet rat bites can harm us both physically and emotionally. After all, you’d like your newly adopted rats to show a little appreciation for their new home. But how can we expect them to feel comfortable and safe when terror and torture is all they’ve ever known? Your new rats may have been raised […]
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 […]
RATS: The Best Pet EVER
Just a few of the many reasons why rats are the best pets…. Pet Rats Are Great Kissers Pet Rats Teach You About Nutrition Before I had rats I hadn’t even heard of bok choy and kale. Now I eat these nutrient-rich veggies all the time. Pet Rats Will Meditate With You […]
Sometimes It’s Good to Relax
Yes, we know how important exercise is. However, sometimes it’s good to relax: Did you know that male pet rats are much more likely to be “chill” than females? Rat boys are much more cuddly and loving while girls are inclined to be busy and independent. Does this mean the males have all […]
Tail Tales
It’s amazing the things Henderson does with his tail! Rats use their tails as an extra arm or leg, similar to monkeys. In lieu of an arm, Henderson wraps his tail around Twyla. Rat tails help with balance and agility. Having no fur allows them to regulate their body temperature by constricting or dilating their tail blood vessels to […]
