Aug02

Pet Rat Cages Part 2 – Cages

by Amber on August 2, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Posted In: Buying a rat, Pet Care

Pet rats need a place where they feel safe. A place where they can play, climb, jump, eat, drink, and sleep. Rats should not be kept free range. They should always have a cage to go to (even if it is only to sleep in).

All pet rat cages should have 1/2″ between bars. Any bigger and your pet rat could squeeze out. You would be amazed the spaces they can get into.  All rat cages should have metal bars. Aquariums and critter keepers are not acceptable cages for pet rats.  They do not provide the ventilation needed for respiratory health. Remember ANY plastic used in a cage can be chewed through.

When you are thinking of how to house your pet rat there are many things that go into what kind of cage you should get. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul19

Pet Rat Cages Part 1 BEDDING

by Amber on July 19, 2016 at 11:36 pm
Posted In: Buying a rat, Pet Care

Finding the right cage for your rat can be a difficult and confusing road. It is an important decision that will affect the rest of your rats’ lives. In this series we will discuss the pros and cons of different cages, beddings, and other caging accessories.

BEDDING

Pine and Cedar is considered very ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul13

Rat Rumors – Dumbo

by Amber on July 13, 2016 at 12:46 am
Posted In: Rat Rumors

Dumbo rats have been increasing in popularity.
Recently I have heard a ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul04

First Aid Kit

by Amber on July 4, 2016 at 1:57 am
Posted In: Pet Care, Rat Health

It is very important to always have a first aid kit in your home if you have pets, these are some of the things you need to have for those “oh no” moments of rat care. Be warned that even the sweetest tempered rat under enough stress and pain could pose a biting risk. It is a good idea to wrap the rat in a towel with ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jul01

Where to Get Your New Pet Rat

by Amber on July 1, 2016 at 1:18 am
Posted In: Buying a rat

 

$5 from the feeder bin at your local pet shop? $10 “pet only” rat from pet store chains? $30 from a private “pet” breeder? $60 from a show breeder? Lots of choices are actually available to you if you look for them. Why would you pay 30 or 50 dollars for the “same rat” you would get from a pet store chain? Why not save a life and spend the $5? ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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