Before you get any new pet is important to research the animal first, to check it is a suitable animal for you, and to ensure you understand the requirements of the animal. There are books on...
Need to introduce a new rat to another or an existing group? Whether you have cage mates that have been apart for awhile, babies or an older rat, adding a new companion can cause problems as the...
Rats require a large cage for their well-being. While they may be pocket pets, they love to run, play, and store their food in special areas. By giving your rat space to stretch its legs and...
If you have a pet rat, you know that these intelligent animals are easy to train. Pet rats can be litter box trained fairly easily. While younger rats tend to catch on more quickly, you can...
Learn the minimum requirements for housing pet rats.
Maintaining a clean habitat for your pet rat is important to keep the rat both happy and healthy. You should plan to do a thorough cleaning of the cage at least once a week and spot-check it...
When most people think of rats they think of dirty, smelly creatures. Rats are in fact very clean animals, frequently cleaning themselves or each other. If you have a pet rat it's usually not...
Pet rats spend much of their time in their cage so it's important that their homes are roomy, stimulating and comfortable. When you're making housing for your rat there are several important...
Introducing your rat to other pets in your home can be tricky. Rats are considered prey by many animals in the wild. Due to instinct, your pet rat will probably be nervous around other animals so...
If you have more than one pet rat you will need to be careful to determine the sex of your rat before you decide whether or not to house them together. Rats breed very quickly and if you are not...
The best thing to do for an orphaned rat or litter of rats is to find them a foster nursing rat to raise them. If you can't find a foster rat then you will have to become the mother. Hand raising...
Dealing with aggression in your pet rat can be very frustrating. Rats can become aggressive for many reasons including hormones, a past history of neglect or abuse, and general stress caused by a...
If you are left with an orphaned rat, it is imperative you begin caring for it immediately. You may choose to search for a foster mother, or you may take on the task of hand-raising the rat. Read...
Rats can make intelligent, affectionate pets. They are active and social so they require a devoted owner who will give them plenty of attention. Follow these steps to learn how to keep a pet rat.
It might surprise you, but rats are good pets. Not only are they fairly easy to take care of, but they're intelligent animals who learn quickly. One easy trick is to train your rat to sit on your...
Everyone knows you can teach your dog tricks, but many people don't know that pet rats can learn tricks too. Rats can be taught tricks as early as eight weeks of age as long as they're motivated...
Just like other animals rats like to play. Since they spend much of their time in a cage they need activities to keep their lives active and interesting. Making toys for your pet rat is easy and...
Catching a pet rat is not like catching a hamster. Unlike hamsters, rats are not trying to run away forever, they just want to explore. After getting a look at the outside world, rats will want to...
Tips and guidelines on how to care for your pregnant pet rat.
Many people enjoy showing off their pets, and what better way to impress your friends than to show off your rat's amazing tricks. Training your rat to jump is a fun and easy trick to try with your...
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