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…
Rats, and people, love to play. Coming up with games you can enjoy together is a great way to bond with your rats, and add interest to the time you spend together. It’s also a great way to keep the big brains behind those little pointy noses healthy, active and engaged. Here are some ideas…
Buying a great cage for your rats is only the first step to making them a comfortable home. Most of the space within even a large fancy cage is wasted from the rats’ point of view if we don’t do a good job of the interior decoration. So, what kind of accessories and decorations does…
Choosing what rat bedding to use in a cage is one of the most important decisions a rat owner makes. Rats live in really close contact with their bedding so it is vital that it is safe, comfortable and suited to their needs. Why Do Rats Need Bedding? There are three types of bedding that…
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This weekend I’ve introduced two new neutered boys into my group (known as The Horde). That brings my total number of pet rats to eight – three neutered boys and five girls – and offers the perfect opportunity to change the rat cage setup and encourage everyone to get more exercise. Setting up a large…
Pet rats spend most of their time in a cage, so it’s crucial to choose one that’s spacious enough to allow them to express their natural behaviors, like digging, climbing, foraging, and running. Investing in a good cage ensures your pets’ health and well-being but also simplifies your life by making cage cleaning and decorating…