It’s important to keep your pet rat active. There are lots of pet rat enrichment activities to keep their minds keen and active. This is achieved not only through toys but also socially and keeping a fun and clean cage! It’s good to give them a big enough cage where they can live, filled with …
Flying with a pet rat on a plane might not be as common as with other pets, but it is possible! Most of the airlines, unfortunately, will not allow pet rats in the cabin, but you can bring them as cargo or even use their live cargo shipping programs. All of this might sound very …
Our pet rats have their set meals, where we give them pellets or other mixes. But it’s always good to give them extra treats and foods to supplement their diet. Sometimes it’s hard to have new ideas, but I’ve gathered a few pet rat recipes that you can easily make and give to your rodent …
Reducing and eliminating pet rat odors are often important for pet owners. This is very normal, for any kind of pet really! This is especially important when living in an apartment, which tends to have a smaller space. In truth, pet rats are very clean and don’t smell bad. We sometimes have these misconceptions about …
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 …
Pet rat’s teeth are their most important instruments. If not cared properly, their teeth might overgrow and cause some permanent damage. When pet rat’s teeth are overgrown, a vet will take care of them, by trimming them. But there are also other ways to care for our rodent friend’s teeth before having to reach that …
There are some reasons for pet rat sneezing. If it’s a single sneeze in a day, there’s nothing to worry about. However, sneezing might be a sign of disease as well. It’s important to know all the signs and what to do to avoid further sneezing or disease! Why is your pet rat sneezing? It …
You might notice your pet rats yawning a lot. This is a fairly common behavior, especially if they’ve just woke up! There is no reason to worry. Although if you notice they do it all the time, maybe offer them some more entertainment, like toys and games! It can also happen a lot if they’re …
If it’s your first time to own a pet rat, it’s more than understandable to wonder about their costs. Pet rats are starting to be more popular nowadays, but there’s still little information about them. Owning a pet for the first time can also be overwhelming, but don’t worry, I’ll help you out! How much …
A good environment for your pet rat is very important! We like to live in good conditions so it’s only natural that the same goes for our ratties. A good and clean cage, along with comfortable bedding and toys are the most important things to have in consideration. How can you create a good environment …
