Rats are known to be very clean animals since they’re constantly cleaning themselves as well as their cage mates. If your rat is kept in a clean environment then a bath isn’t really necessary. Most of the time if your rat does get dirty, it may only require a wipe off or sponge bath. It’s…
Rats are highly intelligent pets that will get bored quickly without mental stimulation. One of the best ways to stimulate your rats mind and stop them from getting bored is the addition of toys in their cage. To help with this we’ve complied some rat toys under $10 so they won’t break the bank. Ladders…
Although their small size rats can bite very hard when they want to. A hard rat bite can pierce through clothing and skin so make sure to be cautious whilst handling them. Most of the time pet rats should be friendly however there are some circumstances which can make a rat want to bite. In…
Looking for a name for your rat and are stuck on deciding? Here is our list of popular rat names to help you in your decision. Peanut Toast Butter Cinnamon Pistachio Nugget Coconut Stuart Vader Milo Buddy Alvin Bagel Boba Sugar Brandy Cola Bubbles Buttons Candy Coco Soda Cuddles Cupcake Fang Einstine Casper Mr Biggles…
Whether you call them a litter box, tray or pan, litter box’s in your rats cage are essential for keeping them clean and happy. With a wide variety of litter boxes available on the market it can be a little over whelming figuring out which one is right for your rat, so we’ve done the…
Rats are becoming ever increasingly popular animals to keep as pets. Easy to care for, friendly and inquisitive rats are a great pet for adults and children alike. But when it comes to deciding which species of rat to get the choices can be overwhelming. So to help out we’ve compiled a list of the…
Rats and hamsters are some of the cutest and cleanest rodents you can have as pets. Both being small in size and relatively easy to care for, rats and hamsters are very similar in terms of pets. However; does this mean they can be housed together the same cage? In short; No rats can not…
Since rats are social animals, they’re happiest and gain stimulation when they’re around other rats. In the wild, rats live in large groups so when they’re brought home it’s best to try and imitate that by having at least two rats together for a more natural life. So the answer to can pet rats live…
Pet rats are typically pretty hygienic and will do their business in almost the same spot each time. They can be quite easy to train, you just need to have patience and sometimes a little treat to make the training easier. Potty training your rat helps to keep the cage that little bit cleaner. Litter…
The bedding you choose for your rat is the most important decision that you may make. You want the bedding to be comfortable, safe, odour free and clean. As well as that, you want the bedding to be able to absorb urine to help keep your rat dry and healthy. Do Rat Cages Need Bedding?…
