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Can rats have strawberries? When you own pet rats, mice, mice, it is generally hard to figure out what kind of food is safe or bad for it. A lot of rodent owners have learned from forums, Facebook groups, and personal experience what is good and what isn’t. In today’s post, we shall provide an…
I did some research on lab block amounts and calorie restrictions in a rat’s diet. I tried out a diet which allowed my rats to have 3 lab blocks a day. This amount of lab blocks caused some weight loss and I noticed that they were more active instead of sleeping all the time. Lab…
Your rat’s diet should consist of 80% lab blocks and 20% fruits and veggies. What Should I Feed My Pet Rat? I personally like using Harlan Teklad 2014 lab blocks because they’re not that much more expensive than the common brand but a little higher in quality. This is only available online or purchasing it…
Often times, people bunch rats and mice into one category but there are some key things that make them different. Pet Rat vs Pet Mice Genetic differences – Norway rats have 22 chromosome pairs while mice have 20. Rats have 2.75 million base pairs while mice have 2.6 million. (Rat Genome Sequencing Consortium 2004) Growths…
I was an owner of seven different hamsters in my life. I got my first hamster when I was probably 9 and it kept going from there. Differences Between Pet Rat and Pet Hamster Owning a hamster versus owning a rat is very different. Not only is their care and needs different but their personalities…
Here’s a list of the best pet rat supplies list that I recommend giving some thought to. I’ve given this supplies list much consideration after going through my own art supplies. Cheap Pet Rat Supplies List For such small animals, they sure do need a lot of things. A lof these rat supplies can just…
Male rats need neutering more than female rats need spaying. Getting your pet rats fixed (neuter or spayed) is more important for male rats and sometimes applicable to females. Around the age of 6 months, rats will go through puberty. Your once sweet rats that got along great may become aggressive towards each other. Some…
How Big Do Rats Get? The average life span of rats is 2–3 years; mice 1–2 years. The average body length of adult rats is 9–11 inches; mice 3–4 inches; with an average tail length of 7–9 inches in rats and 3–4 inches in mice. The average body weight for rats is 350–450 grams for…
Are you ready to own a pet rat? Adopting a rat is not something to be taken lightly. Pet rats do take a considerable amount of time and it is important to understand if you are ready to adopt! Can You Adopt A Pet Rat? Here’s a list to help you get ready for your…
So, you’ve got carrots in your grocery bag and are wondering – Do rats eat carrots? Can Domestic rats eat carrot? Can Rats Eat Carrots? Mice and Rats can have carrots in moderate amounts but not frequently. Veggies are great treats to spoil your pet with, but you should watch out for the amounts you feed…
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Do you picture your pet eat eating bananas? Well, what if we told you that it is possible for rats to eat banana? Would you believe us? Bananas contain minerals and vitamins that are great for your pet rat, but you should only feed in moderation. Below, we answer all of your banana related questions.…
Can rats eat apples off trees? Or is it toxic? Apples are a way of providing your pet rat with a balanced treat. Diet is important to every living thing in the world, be it animals or humans. Fruits serve as good sources of nutritional feed to rats. However, knowing which and what part of…