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 keep them healthy, happy and comfortable. This post will take you through the key pet rat supplies needed before adopting rats. 1. A Cage Pet…
Most baby rats – wild and domestic – will be cared for by their mum, which is the best thing for them. However, sometimes as a rat owner you may find or be asked to care for abandoned babies. What’s the best thing to do if it happens to you? (If you have to care…
Most rat owners will either buy their pets as 6-8 week old fully weaned youngsters, or adopt them as adult rescues. However, occasionally we can find ourselves playing grandparent to a pregnant mum and her babies. In March we agreed to take in two rats who needed emergency rehoming. The two were a boy and…
Your first pair or group of rats are home, and now you need to make friends with them. How do you bridge the gap between species to become someone they love, and their number one safe place? The reason rats make such good pets, apart from their all-round awesomeness, is that they actively want to…
A question I’m often asked by people researching rat ownership is how much do pet rats smell? There is no one answer – it depends partly on the sex (boys have a distinct, although not unpleasant smell), partly on how often the owner cleans them out, and partly on how well they take to litter…
Knowing how to care for your pet rats properly will not only benefit them by ensuring they’re the healthiest and happiest they can be, but also you as a responsible owner by making husbandry easier, saving you money and allowing you to enjoy your time with your rats to its fullest. Read through our rat…
Keeping your rats’ cage clean, odor-free and healthy requires some regular effort. Rats themselves are actually very clean animals who routinely groom themselves and can be litter trained. But any home gets grubby with time, so our rats still need our help with the housework. Why is It Important to Regularly Clean the Rat Cage?…