If you’ve been considering adopting pet rats, you might’ve come across the term “dumbo rats.” Dumbo rats are the same species as all pet rats, Rattus Norvegicus, but they have a unique distinction from the standard top-eared variety. Unlike regular fancy rats, dumbo rats have the most adorable round ears positioned a bit lower on…
If you’re considering getting a pet rat, you might have heard the terms “dumbo rat” and “fancy rat.” These terms, alongside others like top-eared or standard eared rat, are used to describe pet rats in general and aren’t segregated by anything other than looks. “Fancy rat” is the umbrella term given to domesticated brown rats…
A question some rat owners may have is “Why are my rat’s eyes red?”. Rats naturally have red, pink, ruby or black eyes, and this largely depends on their coat color. Rats with true red or pink eyes can come in a variety of coat colours, and in some cases these eye colours can come…
It’s a common myth that rats don’t have bladders, albeit a strange one. In fact, rats absolutely do have bladders and they’re much the same as ours. They have good bladder control and process urine in their bodies like we do, via their kidneys. However strange the myth may be, it may have some background…
When adopting a pet, it is necessary to do some research about the type of animal, their care, and what to expect. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there so in this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most misleading pet rat myths. Myth 1: Rats Don’t Have Bladders –…
Pet rats come in lots of different varieties, but have you ever wondered why and how? Today’s article aims to demystify the genetics which give our rats different colors. Dominant and recessive genes Let’s start with a few terms. A gene is a section of DNA that tells cells, proteins and enzymes what to do….
When deciding to buy pet rats, one of the first decisions to make is whether to adopt boys or girls. Rats need to live in pairs or groups, as they are social creatures and don’t thrive living alone. However, unless you are desexing your rats, it is important that these are same-sex, as breeding is…
Rats have long been misunderstood creatures, often associated with negative connotations and stereotypes. However, those who had the pleasure of owning rats know that they are some of the most intelligent and affectionate pets you can own. Whether it’s their playful personalities or their cute little noses, there’s no denying that these pocket puppies have…
Once you’ve decided that pet rats are the right choice for you, and researched and prepared their cage, food and toys, there is one last step on the road to becoming a rat owner – adopting the rats themselves. Superficially, it sounds simple. Find somewhere that sells rats, pop out and buy a couple, right?…