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How Much And How Often To Feed Your Pet Rats (Easy Guide!)

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It is not difficult to feed pet rats, but not knowing how much or how often to feed your pet rat can be stressful. Most of your pet rat’s meals should comprise specially-formulated rat diets.  However, you should also include a variety of fresh foods. Certain homemade diets that rat specialists recommend as an alternative …

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Why Is My Pet Rat Aggressive? Signs And How To Stop Them!

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Is your pet rat biting you? Is your rat showing aggression? Are you afraid of how to handle the aggressive rat or how to stop them from being aggressive?  Well, if the answers are yes then no need to worry because in this article we’ll tell you the causes and signs of aggression in rats …

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Homemade Rat Shampoo And How To Bathe Rats (Safely)

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If you have pet rats at home, you would surely know that one of the most stressful and time-taking activities is to figure out how to groom and bathe them. You want to keep your pet clean, so he doesn’t get fleas or mites, but several questions pop up when you want to bathe your …

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Your Rat’s Eye Is Bulging Or Popping Out? Read This.

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Rats’ eyes are very sensitive and usually one of the first signs of infection in the body. Any anomaly or unusual feature in their eyes could be a symptom of illness, so it’s important to keep an eye on them. It is necessary to know about normal and abnormal features and symptoms of diseases and …

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Is It Normal For My Pet Rat To Scratch And Itch A Lot?

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Pet rat owners usually think itching or scratching is unusual, but it’s not. Doing so in rats is common. However,  if this prolongs and you observe marks on your pet rat, pay attention. Your pet rat might have caught some kind of parasite or be allergic to something in their cage or food, for example. …

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Can I Feed My Rat Yogurt? How Much And Which Yogurts!

There are many dangerous pet rat food that you shouldn’t give your rat. But is yogurt safe for pet rats? Yes, pet rats can have yogurt in small amounts. Yogurt is a great and healthy treat for pet rats, as long as it’s low-fat and low-sugar. However, it should be given sparingly as a treat. …

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Are Oats Good For Rats? (Cooked Oatmeal, Dry, Rolled?)

While searching for some treats and food for your pet rat, you might be wondering if oats are good for pet rats. Not only that, but if cooked, dry, or rolled oatmeal is part of a good diet. Oats are good for pet rats, as long as they do not contain any added sugar. Oatmeal …

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How Long Can You Leave Your Rats By Themselves? (With Tips)

If you have a busy job or plan to leave for a few days, you might be wondering how long you can leave your rats by themselves. On average, pet rats can be left by themselves for 3 days. As long as pet rats have food and water, they will survive without any major setbacks. …

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How To Bond With Your Pet Rat Quickly! (+ How Long It Takes)

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Having a strong relationship with your pet rat is essential for both your and their happiness! This bonding process does take some time though, and there are some tricks and tips to help make this process easier and faster. On average it takes about 6 weeks to bond with a pet rat. You should start …

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4 Reasons Why Your Pet Rats Are Fighting!

If you own pet rats or you’re thinking about it, you should also know that you should bring home at least a pair of pet rats. Pet rats are extremely social and need a companion to play and interact with, and that can cause some fighting. You will notice them playing around each other quite …

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