It’s generally agreed by scientists and rat owners alike that rats are pretty smart. But what do we actually mean when we say that? Are we talking about human-style intelligence…
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The content of this article was contributed by guest author (and rodent wrangler extraordinaire) Beri Instone Branches and wooden toys are a brilliant way to enrich the in-cage life of…
One of the reasons rats have taken over the world is that they are very flexible about what they eat. The good news is that makes them easy pets to…
Summer is upon us in the northern hemisphere – time to get out our lightweight clothes and enjoy the sun! However, while we might enjoy the warmer temperatures, they can…
Rats and mice both make awesome pets. However, although they are closely related species, they offer different pet-owning experiences. Here are some things to think about in choosing which is…
If you’ve owned dogs or cats, you’ll have spent some time grooming them, keeping their fur neat and free of knots, their claws trimmed, and washing out the stink of…
Finding somewhere to adopt your new friends is only one part of preparing to own pet rats. You also need to stock up on all the things you need to…
When it comes to answering this question, I’m obviously a bit biased. After all I wouldn’t own over 20 of the small furry noses if I didn’t think that rats…
When researching having rats as pets, you’ll probably come across a lot of different terms for the different rat varieties – dumbo, standard, hooded, agouti, rex etc. But what do…