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Average Pet Rat Weight And Nutrition Tips!

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Keeping track of your pet rat weight can be very important. Especially if it’s the first time you’re owning pet rats and are still learning about them. Since they’re very small though, it can be hard to track. On average, a healthy male adult rat weights between 0.88 and 1.5 pounds (400g to 700g), while …

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What It’s Really Like Owning A Pet Rat

What Its Really Like Owning A Pet Rat - Everything you need to know about owning and living with a pet rat!

Owning a pet rat isn’t always how you see around the social media. Some people see pet rats as disgusting critters full of diseases, while others see them as adorable and social pets that enjoy their owner’s company. I’m here to tell you all about how it really is to own a pet rat. What …

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9 Pet Rat Tricks to Teach Your Fancy Rat

9 Pet Rat Tricks To Teach Your Fancy Rat - Pet rats are smart and curious, spend some time with them and teach them these amazing pet rat tricks!

Teaching your pet rat tricks is easier than you think! Pet rats are highly intelligent creatures that love to learn and are very curious. So if you pair the teaching with some treats, they will learn tricks super quickly. Here are 9 awesome pet rat tricks that you can start teaching your rodent friend, today! …

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The Best Bedding For Your Pet Rat – Safe And Cheap!

The Best Bedding For Pet Rats - Rats need some proper bedding! Here's the best bedding for pet rats, and what you shouldn't use!

Choosing the best bedding for your pet rat can be hard sometimes. Naturally we worry about our pets and want only the best for them. There’s lots of options around and that can make our choice even harder! What’s the best bedding I’ve found for pet rats? Carefresh Complete Pet Bedding is so far the …

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How To Litter Train Your Pet Rats Quickly!

How To Litter Train Your Pet Rats Quickly - Teach your pet rat to use the bathroom in easy steps!

Litter Training pet rats can seem tough, but it can actually be done quite quickly! My pet rats adapted themselves to their litter box very quickly! In about a week, they were doing their necessities in the litter instead of a random spot in the cage. Using the litter makes it so much easier to …

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Can Pet Rats Have Fleas? Itchy Pet Rats

Can Pet Rats Get Fleas - If you're noticing your pet rat scratching more than usual, here's what you need to know about fleas in pet rats!

Fleas are common parasites that will live and feed on the skin and hair of any furry animal. They can be found on many pets, especially if they tend to go outside your home often. Your pet rat might be itching and scratching a lot and that’s worth an inspection! Can pet rats have fleas? …

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Hi! We're Miguel and Patricia, and we love all kinds of rodents. We write most of the articles here on the website with the help of certified veterinarians. We're also big videogame nerds so most of our time is spent that way. Hope you enjoy the articles and cuddle with your pet rodent for us!

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