Category: Rats
Rats as Pets: 5 Myths Busted
History has depicted them as filthy creatures that brought about the Black Plague of the Middle Ages. Hollywood has shown them as vicious killers ready to attack humans at the slightest provocation. Is it any wonder most people are fearful at the mere mention of their name? How can such a small animal elicit such [...]
Is Your Pet Rat Sneezing?
Being a “rattie parent” can be worrisome when your little ones are doing things like sneezing. My goal with this article is to take away your confusion, so that you’ll feel better and your rat will be okay. Below are the things that can cause your rat to sneeze: Mycoplasmia This very common and incurable [...]
Your First Pet Rat
Many people can be squeamish about rats. After all, they carry disease and live in the sewers, don’t they? And as for that long tail! This is exactly what ran through my mind when my husband suggested buying a pet rat. We lived in a tiny flat that couldn’t possibly support a dog or even [...]
Rat Training Mistakes
It can be very rewarding to train your pet rats to do tricks and learn obstacle courses. Since they tend to be highly intelligent creatures, rats can actually learn a lot (and get bored if they have nothing to do). Furthermore, because they’re people-pleasers, rats enjoy the challenge of striving for your reward and praise. [...]
Rat vs Hamsters: Which is Better for Your Toddler?
When choosing a pet for their child, many parents are more inclined to choose a hamster over a rat. They see the hamster as cute and cuddly. Rats are associated with sewers, dark alleyways, and being dirty. But rats actually make for a better pet. Hamsters will almost always bite when they are picked up [...]
