Pet Rats

Rats can be very loving and devoted pets. They require minimal care compared to some larger animals and offer exactly the same amount of love, if not more. Though intelligent and adorable, these...

Most of the rats people look at purchasing their first time are pet store rats. Many pet stores cater to reptiles by having feeder rats, but they will also show you their 'fancy rats'. This is...

Dogs, cats and even lizards can go out for walks and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. There are special harnesses made for taking our smaller rattie friends for walks. Often though, rat harnesses...

You love pet rats and you love pet dogs, but you've also found keeping the two in the same household can be quite a challenge. Some dogs, like the aptly named rat terrier, are better at catching...

Female rats ("does") first come into heat when they are 6 weeks old. Male rats ("bucks") can often be fertile as young as 6 weeks, too. Does will then come into heat about every 5 days unless...

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Pet rats are similar to cats in that neither care for a bath. Rats in general are self groomers and do not need human intervention to get clean. There are moments however when a bath will do much...

Your pet rats will be come depressed and may start to act out unless you socialize them regularly. You can train the animals quickly if you're willing to devote a little time to the task every day.

Traveling is a way of life for many, so chances are your pet may be traveling with you at some point. More people are choosing rats for pets due to their low maintenance and intelligence. Follow...

Occasionally a rat will need some type of oral medication to treat an illness. You can easily administer the medication yourself using the following method.

Feeding a rat can be very fun. Rats will eat almost anything. However, you must be a responsible owner and supply your rat with a healthy diet. Your rat has the same nutritional needs that you do:...

Many people buy glue traps with the thought in mind that they do not wish to kill the rodent, they just want to rid themselves of it. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE ANIMAL WITH OBJECTS SUCH AS COAT...

Pet rats are fun pets to have. If properly set up and cared for, they can provide you with hours of fun and enjoyment. Setting up a rat's cage is not very hard. There are some essential things...

Like many other kinds of animals you might keep as a pet, rats will likely need to be bathed at times. Like cats, rats do not particularly like water. They will let you know this the only way they...

Tips and guidelines on how to care for your pregnant pet rat.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...