Rats are excellent pets! But due to their high energy, these tiny rodents have a tendency to fall to injuries now and then. Even if pet rats are very clean, they can still sustain injuries. If you have multiple rats they might lash at each other suddenly. Or they sometimes hurt themselves due to their …
Rats tend to keep their illnesses hidden from their owners, so you’ll need to keep an eye on them to make sure they’re in good health. For that reason, many new rat owners get anxious when they spot yellow fur in pet rats. Yellow fur is, usually, not a disease that affects pet rats. External …
Rats are very clean pets as they spend a significant amount of their day grooming themselves. For that reason, you don’t even need to bathe them, unless they’ve gotten themselves someplace dirty. There are many reasons why your pet rat is grooming and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about in this article. In …
You might find white poop from your pet rats from time to time. This happens especially if they’re allowed to leave their cage to play on the floor or even on a couch or bed. You might also find loose white droppings in their cage. In general, white poop in pet rats means that the …
Ear infections can be quite common in pet rats. Even though they can be hard to treat, they’re treatable! The important thing is to catch it early on. This way the infection doesn’t spread and your pet rat’s immune system doesn’t get worse Most of the times your pet rat will be very lethargic and …
Some people wonder if pet rat health insurance exists. Or even if it’s something to take into consideration when getting a pet rat. This goes not only for pet rats but for any kind of animal we might welcome into our family. Pet health insurance does exist and it’s something that should be at least …
Pet rats need a very healthy diet so they can live a long life. This includes a healthy mix of store-bought food, fresh vegetables, and the occasional tasty treat! This is why I’ve created this article on everything you need to know to keep your pet rat diet healthy and to cover all the basic …
It’s important to keep your pet rat active. There are lots of pet rat enrichment activities to keep their minds keen and active. This is achieved not only through toys but also socially and keeping a fun and clean cage! It’s good to give them a big enough cage where they can live, filled with …
Our pet rats have their set meals, where we give them pellets or other mixes. But it’s always good to give them extra treats and foods to supplement their diet. Sometimes it’s hard to have new ideas, but I’ve gathered a few pet rat recipes that you can easily make and give to your rodent …
Reducing and eliminating pet rat odors are often important for pet owners. This is very normal, for any kind of pet really! This is especially important when living in an apartment, which tends to have a smaller space. In truth, pet rats are very clean and don’t smell bad. We sometimes have these misconceptions about …