When it comes to rodents, most people think of tiny little creatures that can fit in the palm of their hand. But did you know that there are also giant rodents? These behemoth beasts can weigh up to two pounds and measure up to a foot long! They are actually very intelligent creatures and make …
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. …
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. …
One of the biggest goals of bonding with your pet rat is to be able to pick them up while they enjoy it! But this is easier said than done, it might take you quite some time to get your pet rat used to being picked up. As a general rule, to get your pet …
You might feel bad about having to leave your pet rats in their cage for a big part of the day. Or you might just want to see how happy your pet rats can be by free-roaming! But there are a few things that you should know before you open up the cage. You can …
Pet rats might be begging you constantly for your food, but should you actually give them human food? Is human food dangerous or toxic for rats? Pet rats can eat most human food. The exceptions are junk food that is unhealthy to humans or any other food that an average person would not eat. There …
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 …