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How to Train Pet Rats

Rats can be easily trained to do simple tasks. You may actually be training your rat already.... You just may not know it. Teaching your rat to come when called- When you go to the cage and either say the rat's name or make a clicking noise, you...

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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 of illness until it's further into the...

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Homemade Rat Diet and Food

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 omnivorous, they require both plant and...

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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 you can provide them. Just remember no...

286 comments    pets animal rat
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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 off treats should never encompass more...

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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 more expensive than smaller cages. And,...

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Housing Pet Rats - Rat Cage

Housing a pet rat can be simple, but you will need to consider the type of cage that you want to invest in. Your options range from aquariums, wire cages, and plastic cages. Once, you've decided upon a cage, you will need to find houses, toys,...

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Homemade Treats and Food 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 below recipes, you will need to watch...

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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 or that, and making the recipe yummy to...

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Yikes It’s A Rat : How Pet Fancy Rats Came To Be

Eek watch out it’s a rat, it carries the plague. That’s the main reaction people have when thinking of rats. The general belief is that all rats, including those bred in captivity and kept as pets, carry diseases. However pet rats, often referred to as fancy rats, carry no more risk of disease than other domesticate animals such as dogs and cats.

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