Pet rats are smart, affectionate and playful little companions that are an amazing pet. However, their lifespan is too short with the average lifespan of around 2 years. Where you get your pet rat from and their diet can assist…
Category: General Care
At first when you first get your little rat friend, they may be a bit skittish and hide away. Some rats may even bite when you put your hand it to try and pet them. This is just because they’ve…
Even though rats are small animals, they can have so much to say. Rats communicate to other rats and to us humans with scents, sounds and body language. Generally you can tell when they are leaving their scent markings but…
Trimming your rats nails isn’t really necessary and there are other methods you could try that will wear their nails down instead. Trimming your rats nails can be quite difficult and stressful. Since rats are small and it’s hard to…
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…
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…
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…
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…