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Rat Care Guide for Beginners in 2023
Why Rats? Rats make excellent pets for so many reasons. They are perfect for people who have limited space, and are relatively inexpensive to keep. Rats make good pets for older children, but it is important to buy your rats from a reputable breeder, who breeds good-natured rats. Aggressiveness cannot be “bred out” of rats,…
List of Different Types of Fancy Rats in Australia with PICTURES
There are many “types” of fancy rats – different colours, different coat types, even rats with different ears, no hair, or tailless rats. Because our laws do not allow rats to be brought into Australia, some of these types are found only overseas. Australia has developed a unique type of fancy rat, known as the…
My Male Rat is Chewing himself really Bad – 5 SIMPLE FIX!
Question I have a 6 month old rat and i had recently romoved him from the female becasue she was going to have babies. After i did that he started chwing and scatching himself raw. I took him to the vet and they said that they could see nothing worng with him. He is my…
How Can I Tell if My Rat is Deaf? – 6 Ways To Tell
Question I recently got a female rat from a pet store. She had been donated cause the previous family couldnt keep her any more. However they didnt give the pet store any info such as age or helath problems. I took her to the vet and he says that she is healthy and about 2…
Can Rats Eat Peanut Butter, Nuts, Shells? – LEARN MORE
Like humans, pet rats like it too, However, peanut butter is not completely safe for rats. So, can rats eat peanut butter? Not entirely. They can nibble on small amounts but this too isn’t really safe for them. It can quickly become a choking hazard and it destroys the Vitamin A they need for easy…
Can Rats eat Broccoli [Stems,Stalks,Plants] Frozen/Raw?
Can pet rats eat broccoli? A lot of rodent owners wonder what the best diet for their rat, mouse, and mice is and what veggies offers high quality nutrients to them. In today’s post, I’m going to show you all that you need to know before feeding broccoli to your favorite rats! Rats can eat…
Can Rats Eat Watermelon, Seeds, Rind, Leaves? -LEARN MORE
Watermelon helps refresh humans and keeps us from getting dehydrated. But, has the thought of feeding it to your pet rat crossed your mind? Can rats eat watermelon? Let’s see if it is safe or not. Can Rats Eat Watermelon? Pet rats can safely eat watermelon. We recommend including it into their diet along with…
Can Rats Eat Spinach? [Leaves, Dried & MORE]
Do rats each spinach and it’s leaves? Is it safe? Yes, spinach is safe for rats to eat. Can Rats eat Spinach? Pet rats can eat spinach in small amounts as treats. Spinach is a perfectly healthy treat. AVOID feeding this treat to your rat on a daily basis – this is a bad idea.…
Can Rats Eat Pineapple Skin, Core, Leaves? [Dried] & MORE
Do rats eat pineapple? Will my pet rat eat pineapple fruit if fed? – These are two common questions amongst ratties parents who are thinking – Is the citrus fruit safe for rats, mice, and mouse to consume. Well…. Check the next paragraph for the answer. Can Rats Eat Pineapple? Male and Female rats can…
Can Rats Eat Oranges on Trees, Peels, Seeds
Got more citrus fruits that are more than what you bargained for? Now, you wondering: can rats eat oranges off trees? The answer is yes if you own a female rat, and no, if your rate is a male. Today, we answer more questions like: Can rats eat orange peppers Can domestic rats eat oranges…
Can Rats Eat Cheese? [Balls, Puffs, Cake]
Can rats eat cheese? – is an all too common question rat owners ask in forum and in groups. The short answer is both a “Yes” and a ‘No”. How is that even possible when rats are often portrayed in cartoons as loving cheese? Do Rats eat Cheese? It depends on the cheese offered. NOT…
What is Rat Terminology?- A Complete List In 2023
Rat terminology include: Rat Terminology Agouti The wild color of rats. It appears brown from a distance but the color is caused by bands of color on the individual hairs. Alleles: Variations of a gene. Altricial: Being helpless, blind, and hairless at birth. (Opposite of precocious.) Barbering: When a rat pulls out his own fur…
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