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 …
Rats are excellent pets! But due to their high energy, these tiny rodents have a tendency to fall to injuries now and then. Even if pet rats are very clean, they can still sustain injuries. If you have multiple rats they might lash at each other suddenly. Or they sometimes hurt themselves due to their …
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? They can jump …
Rats tend to keep their illnesses hidden from their owners, so you’ll need to keep an eye on them to make sure they’re in good health. For that reason, many new rat owners get anxious when they spot yellow fur in pet rats. Yellow fur is, usually, not a disease that affects pet rats. External …
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 …
