Have you been considering getting a pet rat, but are still not sure if they’re the right pet for you? Then you’ve come to the right place! Pet rats are lovable and social animals that can create deep bonds with their owners. They’re also very low maintenance and a good animal to have if you’re …
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 …
Pet rats are mostly silent, or at least it’s what it looks like. They actually do communicate a lot with each other, it’s just out of our hearing range! So it might seem weird if you hear your pet rat squeak once in a while. It’s rare, but it can happen. Why did my pet …
One of the many pet rat behaviors you can expect from your rat is hand licking. But why do pet rats lick you? Pet rats lick you to either show affection (by grooming you) or because you smell and taste like food. Let’s dive into why pet rats do each of these behaviors, and if …
Since pet rats are nocturnal animals, they can make some noise during the night. It’s their natural state, so they’ll probably be more active at later hours. So how loud are pet rats at night? Pet rats will eat, drink and play at night, so that will make some noise. But if you’re a heavy …
If you’ve recently gotten a pet rat, you may see them running about the house, hiding or hoarding food. Hoarding is a common trait among rodents. However, if this is your first time taking care of a rodent, you may be overwhelming yourself with questions such as; why is my pet rat hoarding food? Is …
Pet rats are known to be awake mostly at night. But a lot of animals can’t see very well in the dark, so this is a very common question! Can pet rats see in the dark? The truth is pet rats have very bad eyesight, both in the light and in the dark. However, they …
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 …
If you already own a cat and want to bring some pet rats into your house, it’s understandable to have some worries. Is it safe to have a pet rat along with a cat or not? The same goes for the reverse situation. All over popular media, we see depictions of cats and rats being …
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 droppings in their cage. Some pet rats can be a bit too lazy to get …
