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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...

18 comments    pet rat pet rats fancy 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.91

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...

187 comments    pets pet health animal
Biscuit & Badger79

Rat Care

Pet rats make fun loving, loyal and attentive companions. They are easy to care for and great fun to know and providing you take a few basic rules into account when setting up a home for your rats you will...

4 comments    animals pet care rats
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The benefits of being stressed

Aside from taxes and death, there is another matter that none of us could escape - stress. But are all stresses the same? As far as the brain is concerned, there are two kinds of stresses, one chronic and...

0 comments    health science stress
Rat Health44

Rat Health

High levesl of rat health is essential. Rats can often get dehydrated, they use their tails to balance their temperature, and they can't pant! As such it is important to always have clean, cool and fresh...

0 comments    pets rats rat care
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