Rats are intelligent and social animals that need plenty of enrichment to be happy and healthy. Naturally, we want what’s best for our rats, and sometimes small changes can significantly affect their welfare and overall health. Providing a good digging box is one of these changes; digging boxes are easy and cheap to make but…
While wheels are not an absolute necessity in your rats’ cage, they’re a great addition for exercise and enrichment. Rats in the wild will run significant distances throughout their lives, and when they can, they’ll run to their full length (extending their bodies) and even bunny hop. Allowing your rats the opportunity to run in…
Rats are as social and playful as they are adorable, so it is crucial to provide a space for your rats outside of their cage so that they can run around, have some fun, and bond with you! Creating a safe space for your rats to free roam is just as important as ensuring that…
Creating a safe and interesting cage layout for your rats is relatively straight forward. However, a new movement in pet keeping is challenging whether the way we keep rats – in cages, on shallow substrates and with artificial toys such as wheels – is the healthiest and best way to look after them. Being able…
Branches and wooden toys are a brilliant way to enrich the in-cage life of rats and mice. They’re great for encouraging climbing and clambering around, and offer a really nice range of smells and textures to interact with. They are also good for nibbling and gnawing – and there are few things rats and mice…
Rats are very curious creatures and love exploring the world around them. It’s not surprising that they also love toys. However, with all the, often quite expensive, options available in pet shops, and the different ideas out there for DIY toys, what are the best types of rat toys to offer? I’ve listed seven of…
Rats are immensely curious creatures. They are interested in everything and very intelligent. That makes them awesome pets, but also means they can get bored easily. One of our jobs as rat owners is to keep those little furry brains entertained. Building an Entertaining Rat Cage When we talk about entertaining rats, it’s easy to…
Before you bring a pair (or more!) of new little friends home, it is important to make sure you are set up with all the right kit to look after them. Most important is buying a suitable cage. Here are some things to think about when it comes to rat cage requirements. How Big Does…
As every pet owner knows, our adorable friends come with a price tag: vets’ bills, food, cages, bedding etc. Toys can be another expense if we buy them ready from a pet store. Fortunately for our bank accounts, rats don’t need pricey toys. A bit of ingenuity, a lot of cardboard, and a few treats…