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85Homemade 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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83Homemade 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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84Theophanes' Master List of Articles
It has come to my attention that HubPages isn't the easiest place to navigate to find articles by a specific author you want to read. To make my articles easier to find for my readers I am composing a master list of all my articles. Have fun with it...
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81Signs 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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81Rats 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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79Housing 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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80Rats In The House : Keeping Fancy Rats
Pet rats are often called fancy rats and make excellent pets for children and adults alike. Contrary to popular belief fancy rats do not carry diseases like their wild counterparts. Rats have been bred in captivity for hundreds of generations. They are small clean animals that are intelligent and friendly. They tend to be tamer and gentler than other popular rodents kept as pets. Fancy rats rarely bite. They don’t require a lot of space and are inexpensive and relatively low maintenance.
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79Games 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...
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78How 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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81Caring 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 on New Years, and if a rat gnaws on...
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