Rats can be trained to do basic tricks in similar methods you would use to train a dog
Parasites can be brought into your home from the pet store in food & bedding packages. A good way to eliminate unwanted infestations is to freeze any of these products prior to opening which
will kill anything that has found it's way in.
Your rat WILL NOT sleep all day. I have found everyone to have their own opinion about this. I find my rats are 'nappers'. They don't seem to hold a set schedule. They're excited to come out and play whenever you're around.
Rats can not burp or vomit. Take extra care in making sure everything that you offer to your rat is safe food and it will not make them sick, or cause gas build-up.
The average lifespan of a rat is 2-4 years. This can be effected by babies having the correct nutrition & stimulation at the young developmental stages in it's life. Carrying on a balanced diet and a proper, clean habitat & enrichment can prolong this.
A rats front teeth will never stop growing. Always make sure your rat is offered lots of healthy things to chew to avoid vet visits for teeth trimmings.
Rats are the smartest of the small pets. They can learn simple tricks & to come to their name. Their intelligence also makes them escape artists. Make sure your habitat/cage has it's exits secure (additional clip sometimes needed for extra crafty ratties) & in good repair.
Male rats are called Bucks. Females are called Does & Dams when with babies.
A rat will much sooner die from heat exhaustion before it will freeze to death, Make sure you never have your rats in situations where they are in direct sunlight.
Parasites can be brought into your home from the pet store in food & bedding packages. A good way to eliminate unwanted infestations is to freeze any of these products prior to opening which
will kill anything that has found it's way in.
Your rat WILL NOT sleep all day. I have found everyone to have their own opinion about this. I find my rats are 'nappers'. They don't seem to hold a set schedule. They're excited to come out and play whenever you're around.
Rats can not burp or vomit. Take extra care in making sure everything that you offer to your rat is safe food and it will not make them sick, or cause gas build-up.
The average lifespan of a rat is 2-4 years. This can be effected by babies having the correct nutrition & stimulation at the young developmental stages in it's life. Carrying on a balanced diet and a proper, clean habitat & enrichment can prolong this.
A rats front teeth will never stop growing. Always make sure your rat is offered lots of healthy things to chew to avoid vet visits for teeth trimmings.
Rats are the smartest of the small pets. They can learn simple tricks & to come to their name. Their intelligence also makes them escape artists. Make sure your habitat/cage has it's exits secure (additional clip sometimes needed for extra crafty ratties) & in good repair.
Male rats are called Bucks. Females are called Does & Dams when with babies.
A rat will much sooner die from heat exhaustion before it will freeze to death, Make sure you never have your rats in situations where they are in direct sunlight.