Domesticated rats are underrated, fascinating animals that make fabulous pets. They have many things in common with other companion animals. They groom themselves several times a day as cats do, and they’re affectionate like dogs are. They even have a lot in...
Selecting the best bedding for your pet rat is a matter that is constantly up for public debate. The advantages of paper over aspen, store-bought or DIY, loose or not, are well documented. In fact, the only thing rat owners seem to agree on is that pine and cedar,...
So, you have a pet rat, and you love them dearly. You love their cute little fuzzy faces and how they scurry around. But wait, what is that smell? Phew, you’ve never smelled something so funky! What is it? Well, if it wasn’t you and it’s not someone failing miserably...
Rats are omnivores, meaning that they will eat anything and everything. Remember Templeton, the rat from Charlotte’s Web? Yeah, rats will literally eat anything. They could give goats a run for their money. But domestic rats don’t have to resort to the same scavenging...
Rats are quirky and endearing creatures. They are also great pets to have. However, like most animals, they crave roaming and dislike being in a cage for too long! If you’re a proud rat owner who’s looking to find a way to help your pet rat feel free while making sure...