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Pet Rat Ear Infection (Finding And Treating It!)

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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 …

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Should You Get A Pet Rat Health Insurance?

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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 …

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Creating A Healthy Pet Rat Diet For Your Rat!

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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 …

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Pet Rat Enrichment (Social, Mind, And Cage!)

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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 …

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6 Best Pet Rat Recipes To Feed Your Rat! (Homemade And More)

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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 …

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11 Tips to Reduce And Eliminate Pet Rat Odor In Your Home!

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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 …

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Pet Rat Overgrown Teeth (Trimming, Caring And Tips)

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Pet rat’s teeth are their most important instruments. If not cared properly, their teeth might overgrow and cause some permanent damage. When pet rat’s teeth are overgrown, a vet will take care of them, by trimming them. But there are also other ways to care for our rodent friend’s teeth before having to reach that …

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3 Reasons Why Your Pet Rat Is Sneezing And Treatment!

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There are some reasons for pet rat sneezing. If it’s a single sneeze in a day, there’s nothing to worry about. However, sneezing might be a sign of disease as well. It’s important to know all the signs and what to do to avoid further sneezing or disease! Why is your pet rat sneezing? It …

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How Much Does A Pet Rat Cost? (Prices, Averages, Tips)

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If it’s your first time to own a pet rat, it’s more than understandable to wonder about their costs. Pet rats are starting to be more popular nowadays, but there’s still little information about them. Owning a pet for the first time can also be overwhelming, but don’t worry, I’ll help you out! On average, …

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Creating A Good Pet Rat Environment For Your Rat!

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A good environment for your pet rat is very important! We like to live in good conditions so it’s only natural that the same goes for our ratties. A good and clean cage, along with comfortable bedding and toys are the most important things to have in consideration. How can you create a good environment …

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