I love all of my pets, and a large part of showing my affection is kissing and cuddling them. While rats are just as cute and cuddly as any other fuzzy mammal, can you kiss your pet rat safely? As a general rule, you should never kiss a rat or any animal from the rodent…
If you’ve had pets, you know they can pick up on a lot of cues. Some animals can seem so smart that it feels like they can predict our every move. But how do rats compare to some other pets, like dogs? Pet rats are very smart, and they are smarter than animals like gerbils,…
If you have a pet rat, you might be wondering about the best food to feed it. Rats and guinea pigs are both members of the rodent family and are common pets. Because they are both rodents, does that mean that rats can eat food formulated for guinea pigs? Rats should not eat guinea pig…
I love rats! They are some of the friendliest small critters you could have as pets. They are so sweet and full of empathy. Non-domesticated rats tend to have odors, though. You’re looking to see if pet rats smell as bad as those non-domesticated rats, let’s find out. Pet rats do not smell. Rats, like…
Making sure your pets are eating the right food is challenging, mainly because there are many different options out there. While rats can eat a wide array of different foods, there are some they cannot consume, and I’ll be taking a look at whether they can eat rabbit food. Rats cannot eat rabbit food. Rabbits…
Our common notion of rats and mice suggests that these rodents love nothing more than enjoying copious amounts of cheese. But is this dietary tendency true in actuality? And, more specifically, is it safe for a rat owners to regularly feed their rat cheeses? Pet rats can eat some types of cheese, but there are…
Owning a rat is a fulfilling and exciting experience that unfortunately comes to an end far too soon. With a lifespan of only one to two years, I have learned to stay vigilant for any signs that my pet rats are getting sick. Once you know the tell-tale signs of death, you’ll be able to…
Thinking about whether or not to get our kids a pet can sometimes be a difficult decision. A pet rat might not be the first choice we think of adopting for our children, but it turns out that rats can be an enjoyable companion for children. Rats are excellent pets for children and can make…
