Wondering Can rats Swim, Do they simply Bathe and Get Wet? Well In this short article, we will discuss two studies that were conducted to determine whether rats can swim, bathe, and get wet. Did the rats prove to be able to do these things? Or does the concept of “get wet” not apply to…
When your rat is sick, they’ll need extra tender loving care. A while back, I took care of a very sick rat (who I eventually had to put down) and there were plenty of days I had to run out to the store to pick something up. Here is a basic “nice to have” list…
The following should never be given to rats: Never give: Why not? blue cheese contains toxic mold licorice contains a suspected neurotoxin raw dry beans or peanuts contain antinutrients, cause red blood cell clumping (note: the peanuts that you buy in stores are almost always roasted so are okay…. frozen beans from veggie mixes are okay because…
Question: We have just bought our little “Rattie” and she also has a little bit of, what looks like blood around the right nostril. Should we be concerned. He has ample room in his cage, and he comes out at least once a day. It seems like it started after we went on vacation and…
Rats get head tilts when they have strokes or they have a ear infection seizures happen with the stroke which causes brain damage but sometimes they can get better. Can Rats have Seizures and How You would Help Rats get seizures when there old or if they get into poisons,whn rats have seizures there heads…
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…
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…
Sneezing could signify many things. Just like humans, it could mean that they’re just getting used to their new environment. However, frequent sneezing could also signify the beginning of something dangerous. Reasons Why Rats Sneeze a Lot Here’s why: A new home can cause rats to sneeze. When you bring your new rat home (or…
A sick rat can also be quite fussy. Sometimes they won’t eat their normal food and won’t drink water. Other times, you won’t be able to get them to take their medicine. How to Get a Sick Rat to Eat and Drink Here are ways you can help your unwell rat get better: Feeding It’s…
I’ve been researching supplements you could give your rats to help support their everyday health. These recommendations are not veterinarian approved nor have I consulted my vet about this. However, I do find that they benefits from these supplements along with a proper diet. Pet Rat Supplements Co-Enzyme Q10 CoQ10 supports the immune system, cell…
Rats are actually very clean animals, and if you keep their cage clean, this is rarely if ever an issue. Bathing them too frequently can actually irritate their skin. Are Rats Clean Pets? If you ever need to bathe your rats (which should only be if they are overly smelly, or get into something messy),…
The Costs of Owning a Rat I have two females and a male rat at home, and spend approximately $30 on essentials (food, bedding) over the course of about 3 months. It was $105 to be able to neuter the male in order to be placed with the females without the risk of babies. A…