Even though they are scavengers by nature, rats make excellent pets with an exceptional capability to be trained, maintained, and socialized. Giving them the proper litter setup and training them to use it properly are some of the many aspects required to maintain pet rats’ hygienic habitat. To get you started in your search for …
If you’ve heard of a dwarf rat, then you’re likely wondering what they are, how they differ from most other rats, and why they’re increasing in popularity. Surprisingly, dwarf rats are quite a recent discovery. They’re often confused with mice, but they have the genetic DNA of a rat. Dwarf rats are rats that have …
Every pet owner wants to give all the joys and privileges to their treasured furry friend. Rat guardians are no different. These small, fluffy, and inquisitive beings are always up for a challenge. And keeping up with their never-ending energy is quite a difficult task! This is where having the right kind of toys can …
One of the most common photos of pet rats you can find on the web is pet rats on hammocks! But why do pet rats like hammocks so much? Generally, pet rats love hammocks because they feel safer and more comfortable in a higher and secluded place. This instinct comes from the pet rat’s wild …
If you’re on the market for a good pet rat cage for your new furry friend, or you’re just wondering how much a rat cage costs, you’ve come to the right place. There are many choices around and it can be hard to choose the best option for your pet rats. In this article, we’re …
Pet rats have lots of energy to spend. For that reason, they are very quick and small but also tame and playful. They’ll run around, crawl up your shoulder and often jump. Given their size and speed the question that always arises is how far and how high can pet rats jump? Pet rats can …
Pet rats are very active, so it’s more than natural that their home needs lots of accessories and supplies. Beds, hammocks, bridges, toys and many others are a must to keep their surroundings entertaining and interesting. When we first started researching about owning pet rats we realized there are quite a lot of things we …
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 …
Our pet rat friends need toys to keep their mind healthy and active. Pet rats are very intelligent, so they like to be constantly entertained with new things to try out! The best pet rat toys are safe toys that invoke the curiosity of your pet rat. These are usually very colorful, somewhat complex and …
