Rats

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…

  In this guide, we will look at which foods to feed with caution and which are best avoided altogether. We’ll reveal the dietary trends that are bad for your rats and why, before looking…

Rats need bedding for digging, foraging, nesting, sleeping, and toileting. In this article, we will look at which are the best beddings for rats, which bedding works well in each situation, and which beddings are…

This article covers all you need to know before purchasing your new rat cage. The cage is probably the most important item you’ll buy for your rats – certainly the most expensive – so, it’s…

In this article, we will ask why pet rats need toys and discover the massive benefits that they can bring. We’ll check out the ways that toys can enrich and challenge your rats, before considering…

Today’s post is all about rat treats! We will be looking at what makes something a treat (from your rats’ perspective) and why giving treats can be a useful and important part of your pets’…