Aug18

Tails from SCR – Blueberry

by Amber on August 18, 2016 at 10:01 pm
Posted In: Rat Health, Tails from Squeaky Cheese

This has been a really hard  week for me as a pet owner, and as a rat breeder. This story may be hard for some of you to read, it was certainly hard for me to go through, and very hard for me to write. I believe the good and the bad need to be out there for people to read. I think if you are looking to breed your own rats or start a rattery, you need to know its not all sunshine, rainbows, and adorable pups. I think if you are a pet owner looking to buy a rat you should know what we go through as breeders to get there.

This last week ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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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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