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 […]
Pet Rat Food Puzzle Fun
Why use food puzzles? Rats are so incredibly intelligent and they love using their minds. They have a sense of humor and enjoy adventure. Food puzzles help satisfy their curiosity and their natural inclination to explore and learn. Which food puzzles do you recommend for pet rats? There are so many different puzzles available. They’re […]
Using a Pet Rat Webcam
Do you have a webcam to check in on your pet rats when you’re away? I’ve found that having one satisfies my curiosity and the peace of mind it gives me is priceless. You can use a pet rat webcam to….. ….keep an eye on your rats during free roam time. (This helps especially when […]
Pet Rat Cage Enrichment
Pet rat cage enrichment is vitally important for your rats’ mental health. Make your rats’ home intellectually stimulating by creating novelty. Making minor changes inside their cage on an almost daily basis is the best way to keep your rats’ brains active. This can be as simple as moving their boxes and hammocks to different locations […]
Behind Every Healthy Rat is a Great Veterinarian
Establishing a relationship with your rat’s vet is an invaluable part of keeping your rat healthy and happy. Because rats are prone to developing so many ailments, it’s particularly crucial to find a vet who’s qualified to care for rats and who thoroughly enjoys doing so. Once you find a great pet rat veterinarian, you’ll […]
Super Snacks & Healthy Treats for Pet Rats
Since rats gain weight easily—AND we want to feed them the healthiest foods possible—it’s important to choose pet rat treats that are: Low-Fat Low-Calorie Sugar Free Low Salt Organic Whole Foods It’s also critical to not feed your rats too many treats. This can’t be emphasized enough. Your rats will always want more. Set limits […]
