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! On average, …
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 …
Many people find it strange when their pet rats show yellow or orange teeth. I sure know I did! It can also bring some worries, but truth be told, this coloring is a very good sign! It means your pet rat has very healthy teeth. So why are your pet rat’s teeth yellow or orange? …
Giving treats to your rat is not only very important when teaching them tricks, but it also helps their diet! And if you want to create a super healthy diet for your pet rat, be sure to read this article here! Pellets are great, but nothing beats fresh apples, carrots, and even eggs or chicken. …
Keeping track of your pet rat weight can be very important. Especially if it’s the first time you’re owning pet rats and are still learning about them. Since they’re very small though, it can be hard to track. On average, a healthy male adult rat weights between 0.88 and 1.5 pounds (400g to 700g), while …
