Rats

Today we are going to take a closer look at exercise wheels for rats. Do rats like wheels? Do they need one? We’ll answer these and all your other questions about rat wheels, as well…

In this article, we are going to learn how to bathe a rat, and – just as importantly – when to give a rat a bath. We’ll begin by answering some important questions: “Do you…

In today’s article, we are going to show you how to litter your rats in 4 easy steps. You might be wondering “Can rats be potty trained?” and it’s a great question. Sadly, we can’t…

Today we are going to look in in detail at the characteristics that make one pet rat look different from another. These include color, shading, marking, coat type, and ear type. Find out what type…

Today we are going to look at one of the most common health issues that affect our rats – tumors. We’ll find out which tumors occur most frequently, what causes them to appear, and how…

So, you’ve decided that pet rats are for you? Now comes the big question – whether to get male or female rats? When it comes down to a preference for girls or boys, some people…

Rats make excellent pets, and they live their lives with exuberance and cheerfulness. But, whichever way we look at it, those lives are too short! Today we are looking at how long rats live and…

We all know that rats can eat almost anything, but with all that choice available, which foods are good for rats – and why? In this guide, we have chosen our top 100 foods for…

Today we are going to take a deep dive into the secret world of the dumbo rat, covering everything from history to genes and lifespan to health issues. We’ll explain why dumbos are dumbos and…

If you’re considering getting rats there will be one big question on your mind: Do rats make good pets? Today we’re going to answer that by looking at the pros and cons of keeping rats…