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Rat Munchies: Healthy Treats for Pet Rats

Do you have a pet rat? Thinking about getting one? Know someone who has one? Either way, in any sense, rats will enjoy many different treats and foods, but as always, there are some better than others. First...

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Rats Vs. Mice as Pets

When debating between a mouse or a rat there are several things that you should consider before making a purchase. CAGE: Naturally, rats get larger than mice and require a larger cage. Larger cages are...

89 comments    pets animal rats
This little girl had severe Upper Respiratory Infection due to unsanitary conditions at the petstore. After seeing the vet, she died later the same day.83

Signs of Illness In Your Rat

Pet rats are cute, furry, smart, and social. No one wants anything to be wrong with their pet, not even a pet rat. Typically, they are very hardy pets. When they get sick, they generally don't show any signs...

183 comments    pets pet health animal
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Homemade Recipes for your Rat

Fancy rats can will eat just about anything you can. But, that doesn't necessarily mean that they should. You should monitor what foods you feed your pet rat(s), as some are better than others. Even with the...

27 comments    pet rat homemade rat diets
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Homemade Rat Diets

Nutrition is the basis for maintaining a healthy pet rat; it is based on a diet that contains essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, as well as a variety of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Because rats are...

4 comments    pet rats fancy rats rat food
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Games and Toys for Pet Rats

Rats are very social creatures, and any time that you have to spend with your pet rats, is much appreciated. There are several safe games that you can play with your rats. And, there are many safe toys that...

195 comments    pets animal rat
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Homemade Rat Treats

Because rats can eat just about anything and everything that we, humans can, it's fun to create interesting recipes that are both healthy and yummy for your pet rat(s). You can even put a twist by adding this...

6 comments    rat treats homemade rat treats
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Caring for Small Animals: Hamsters, Mice, Rats, & Chinchillas

When referring to small animals as pets, it tends to represent any small mammal pet, such as hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, degus, etc. Small animals are great...

17 comments    pets hamsters pet rat
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Caring for Pet Rats

There has, actually been a long relationship between rats and people- several centuries. Ancient Egyptians worshipped rats. In Japan, rats are considered a symbol or wealth; the people even set out rice cakes...

17 comments    pet rat pet rats fancy rats
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My Favorite Animals

Animals are a major group of multi-cellular organisms that make up the Animalia kingdom. Animals can range in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, amongst other varieties. I will say that this kingdom amongst...

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