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 […]
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 […]
Pet Rat Sounds: Good & Bad
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers Question: Hello! I just got a couple of young male rats and was wondering something. I’ll put my hand in and rub them a bit and they’ll run around and come back to it and they do that for a bit before they start nibbling at my hand, […]
Pet Rat Health & Happiness: Your 5-Part Care Plan
Optimum care for your rats keeps them healthy and strengthens your bond. Here are the five essentials for pet rat health and happiness: Diet Environment Veterinary Care Time Together Individual Attention & Awareness 1. Diet: What Do Pet Rats Eat? What’s the best diet for pet rat health? The best diet combines a high-quality commercial […]
Play, Tiff or Clash? Understanding Pet Rat Relationships
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. […]
