I’m a rat enthusiast who has been caring for pet rats since I was in high school. One question that always came up when I would talk about my furry friends is whether they like to swim or not. The answer, it turns out, isn’t so simple. If your rat enjoys playing in the water,…
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 in allowing them to live a longer life. What is the Lifespan of a Pet…
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 been taken out of their home and put into a place that is unfamiliar to…
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 some of their vocalisations are too high pitched for us to hear. However, body language…
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 keep them still, it can be quite difficult to find where you need to cut….
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…
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…
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…
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…
For such a small animal rats have the ability to make the biggest place in your heart. To ensure that your little rodent family member has a long happy and healthy life it is important to provide them with the best care possible. Rats are intelligent and affectionate animals that have the ability to form…
