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7 reasons why NOT to leave your pet rats home alone while you travel
Aug 13, 2026 · original
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: Hi! I’m thinking of going out for a week and I want to know if it’d be safe to rat proof my room and give my rats free run for that long? I’d find a way to provide food and water for them. I just don’t think I […] The post 7 reasons why NOT to leave your pet rats home alone while you travel appeared first on About Pet Rats .
On the Road with Rats
Jul 30, 2026 · original
Ever have trouble finding a pet sitter for your rats? And, even if you do find one, how can you be sure they’re knowledgeable enough? Well, why not take your rats on the road with you and completely avoid the need for a pet sitter? Afterall, pet rat travel is something our ratties enjoy! Whether […] The post On the Road with Rats appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Prevent Pet Rat Heatstroke: Summertime Tips for Your Rats’ Care
Jun 15, 2026 · original
Overheating is a matter of life and death: Rats don’t have sweat glands. Since they can’t sweat, excessive heat is dissipated through their tails. Some believe that rats born in hotter months have longer tails. Their longer tails give them more tail surface to release the extra heat. It’s no surprise that wild rats are […] The post Prevent Pet Rat Heatstroke: Summertime Tips for Your Rats’ Care appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Sounds: Good & Bad
Sep 3, 2025 · original
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers Question: Hello! I just got a couple of young male rats and was wondering something. I’ll put my hand in and rub them a bit and they’ll run around and come back to it and they do that for a bit before they start nibbling at my hand, […] The post Pet Rat Sounds: Good & Bad appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Health & Happiness: Your 5-Part Care Plan
Aug 27, 2025 · original
Optimum care for your rats keeps them healthy and strengthens your bond. Here are the five essentials for pet rat health and happiness: Diet Environment Veterinary Care Time Together Individual Attention & Awareness 1. Diet: What Do Pet Rats Eat? What’s the best diet for pet rat health? The best diet combines a high-quality commercial […] The post Pet Rat Health & Happiness: Your 5-Part Care Plan appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Play, Tiff or Clash? Understanding Pet Rat Relationships
Aug 13, 2025 · original
Ever wonder if your rats are just playing… or actually fighting? If they’re fighting, should you step in before anyone gets hurt? Let’s break down the differences between playing, dominance, and serious pet rat fights. PLAYING Play is easy to spot—your rats bounce around, chase each other, and look relaxed. No puffed-up fur. No biting. […] The post Play, Tiff or Clash? Understanding Pet Rat Relationships appeared first on About Pet Rats .
What Your Rat Sitter Needs to Know
Jul 30, 2025 · original
Leaving your pet rats in someone else’s care—whether for a weekend get away or an extended trip—takes careful planning. Rats are intelligent, sensitive creatures with unique needs that even experienced pet sitters may not know. Whether your sitter is a seasoned rat owner or new to caring for rats, it’s important to review your rats’ […] The post What Your Rat Sitter Needs to Know appeared first on About Pet Rats .
A Common Scents Guide to Banishing Pet Rat Cage Odor
Oct 10, 2024 · original
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: Hiya! Just a quick question, what is the best way to deal with the smell that comes with those little fuzzballs? I’ve noticed that even though I keep their cage clean as can be and even when I just cleaned it it still smells. It can’t be that […] The post A Common Scents Guide to Banishing Pet Rat Cage Odor appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Born to Bowl
Sep 26, 2024 · original
Did you know pet rats can bowl? The post Born to Bowl appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Litter Box Lessons for You and Your Rats
Sep 19, 2024 · original
Despite their small size, pet rats possess an exceedingly high level of intelligence. With their clever minds, rats know when you’ve arrived home, come when called along with easily learning various amusements such as bowling, food puzzles and other tricks, and, yes, they can even learn to use litter boxes. Pet rat litter training inside […] The post Litter Box Lessons for You and Your Rats appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Playground
Sep 12, 2024 · original
This pet rat playground is made of interconnecting cardboard boxes, bags and tubes. A large sheet of cardboard covered with cloth serves as both a slide and climbing wall. Not only is it great fun for your rats, it’s also very inexpensive to create. The post Pet Rat Playground appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Shy Rats Transformed: from Shy to Social Butterfly
Sep 5, 2024 · original
Are your rats timid? If they’re not excited about coming out of their cage to be with you—or if they don’t like to be picked up or petted—here are some tips you and your shy rats will love! A change of scenery Taking your rats out into an area they haven’t previously visited is a […] The post Shy Rats Transformed: from Shy to Social Butterfly appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Cage Enrichment: 15 inexpensive ways to make your rats’ cage fun & comfy
Dec 6, 2023 · original
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers Pet Rat Cage Enrichment Question: Hi, I’ve had rats for awhile and have a relatively large 3 story cage for my two rats, and they have an igloo and a hanging bed, but I feel like I should be doing more for them as far as sleeping stuff […] The post Pet Rat Cage Enrichment: 15 inexpensive ways to make your rats’ cage fun & comfy appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Food Puzzle Fun
Oct 19, 2023 · original
Why use food puzzles? Rats are so incredibly intelligent and they love using their minds. They have a sense of humor and enjoy adventure. Food puzzles help satisfy their curiosity and their natural inclination to explore and learn. Which food puzzles do you recommend for pet rats? There are so many different puzzles available. They’re […] The post Pet Rat Food Puzzle Fun appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Using a Pet Rat Webcam
Sep 28, 2023 · original
Do you have a webcam to check in on your pet rats when you’re away? I’ve found that having one satisfies my curiosity and the peace of mind it gives me is priceless. You can use a pet rat webcam to….. ….keep an eye on your rats during free roam time. (This helps especially when […] The post Using a Pet Rat Webcam appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Pet Rat Cage Enrichment
Sep 14, 2023 · original
Pet rat cage enrichment is vitally important for your rats’ mental health. Make your rats’ home intellectually stimulating by creating novelty. Making minor changes inside their cage on an almost daily basis is the best way to keep your rats’ brains active. This can be as simple as moving their boxes and hammocks to different locations […] The post Pet Rat Cage Enrichment appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Behind Every Healthy Rat is a Great Veterinarian
Aug 23, 2023 · original
Establishing a relationship with your rat’s vet is an invaluable part of keeping your rat healthy and happy. Because rats are prone to developing so many ailments, it’s particularly crucial to find a vet who’s qualified to care for rats and who thoroughly enjoys doing so. Once you find a great pet rat veterinarian, you’ll […] The post Behind Every Healthy Rat is a Great Veterinarian appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Super Snacks & Healthy Treats for Pet Rats
Aug 10, 2023 · original
Since rats gain weight easily—AND we want to feed them the healthiest foods possible—it’s important to choose pet rat treats that are: Low-Fat Low-Calorie Sugar Free Low Salt Organic Whole Foods It’s also critical to not feed your rats too many treats. This can’t be emphasized enough. Your rats will always want more. Set limits […] The post Super Snacks & Healthy Treats for Pet Rats appeared first on About Pet Rats .
Rats on Rat Rods
Jun 28, 2023 · original
I’ve always thought it’s a bit rebellious (and definitely unique) to have pet rats. Dogs and cats are so “acceptable”, so normal. Many people think rats are “dirty” (even though they groom themselves just like cats). Add to that, most people can’t stand their tails. It’s true, rat tails are lacking fur, but their tails […] The post Rats on Rat Rods appeared first on About Pet Rats .
The Great Indoors…..why the outdoors is overrated
Jun 21, 2023 · original
Your Questions | About Pet Rats Answers QUESTION: How do you get your rats to calm down enough to take them outside? Mine get really excited and start sprinting all over me like wet bars of soap trying to go hide wherever but I can’t have them doing that since there’s wandering cats in the […] The post The Great Indoors…..why the outdoors is overrated appeared first on About Pet Rats .

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