Pet Rats

So you have your rat, but he/she is very shy. I will teach you how to bond with your pet rats, and show you some great activities you can do with them.

Hairless rats make wonderful pets, but they do require a little more care than their furry counterparts and can suffer from a higher incidence of certain health problems.

There are many dangers that are associated with breeding pet fancy rats. Will the doe die? What if the kits are abandoned or born deformed? Be prepared for scary situations, and know your options!

Fancy rats now come with three possible eye colorations, four different fur types, two ear types, and thousands of different markings and colors. How was such diversity achieved? Where did it all come from? Find out in this article.

Do you need to introduce a new pet rat to your rat family? Learn the gradual, step-by-step introductory process recommended by experts along with useful tips and personal insight.

Are your pet rats suffering in the summer heat? Learn the signs of an overheated rat, as well as how to prevent heat stroke and heat stress in your pet rats. Keep your rats healthy this summer!

Rats are not the dirty creatures we believe them to be. They can become the reason you get up in the morning.

Is your dog aggressive toward your pet rat? It is common for dogs to see rats as "food" and not "friends". Learn how to introduce your rat to your dog and protect it from your dog if needed.

Gambian pouched rats, or African giant pouched rats, are large animals that are kept as exotic pets. They are also used to detect land mines and tuberculosis.

Did you recently get a pet rat or are you thinking about it? It's going to need a great name, and here are more than 125 to choose from. You'll find famous rat names, funny ones, cute ones, and even ones for pairs. Take a look and hopefully, you'll find the perfect one.

I gift you with some tips about being a rat mom/dad/other and some adorable pictures of my baby.

Are your pet rat's nails too long or sharp? Learn how to safely trim your rat's nails using a nail scissor or clipper, as well as how to file down your rat's nails naturally.

Do you have a new, squirmy pet rat? Learn how to build trust with your new friend and pick them up easily and safely.

A quick guide to rat care, including diet, social life, bedding, and more.

Think rats are smelly? They're not! Here's how to keep their cage clean, the way they like it, you like it, and your household likes it.

If you have reptiles, you may want to start breeding feeder rodents. Rats and mice are the most common species. Shipping costs are only getting higher each year. Save tons of money and even make some!