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94How To Get Rid Of Rats? Oh Rats!
Whether you have a rat infestation or you have spied one rat in or around your premises contained in here is a wealth of information and a story or two about vermin rats. Once you have a rat problem you have to get rid of rats, there is no choice...
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88My first pet rat
The story of how I became interested in rats is a good one to share. Why? Because it helps dispel some myths about rats, and also showcases some things you should not do when you have a pet rat. I've always...
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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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85Best Pets for Small Children
As a child of parents who aren't real big pet lovers, on the exception of dogs, had a hard time convincing my them to let me bring home anything but dogs. Maybe you don't want to bring home a dog for your five year old. Very understandable. I mean...
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81The Many Reasons to Own Pet Rats
When I mention that I have pet rats I am met with a variety of reactions. When I told my grandmother, she laughed. She said that growing up, during the Depression, the only rats people had were infestations of them. Contrary to their generally bad...
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82Having a rat as a pet
All about Pet Rats. Learn about domesticated rats. What do pet rats eat? Learn how to take care of your pet rat.
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81Homemade 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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81Housing 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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83Personalities of Pet Rats
Pet rats have so much personality and can differ greatly from one another if you take the time to get to know them. I have three female rats and they could not be more different. Sometime you get a rat that likes nothing the books tell you they are...
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79Caring 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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