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 […]
Born to Bowl
Did you know pet rats can bowl?
Shy Rats Transformed: from Shy to Social Butterfly
Are your rats timid? If they’re not excited about coming out of their cage to be with you—or if they don’t like to be picked up or petted—here are some tips you and your shy rats will love! A change of scenery Taking your rats out into an area they haven’t previously visited is a […]
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 […]
Pet Rat Cage Enrichment: 15 inexpensive ways to make your rats’ cage fun & comfy
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. […]
