Rats are well-known for their love of cheese. But is this reputation well-founded or just another old wives tale? Read on to find out whether you can and should feed your pet rat cheese. Can Pet Rats Eat Cheese? Some cheeses are safe to feed your pet rat. As a general rule, you should go…
Fancy rats have a very good sense of smell. Their sense of smell is the most developed of all of their senses. Fancy rats are born deaf and blind. They use their sense of smell to find their mother and get their first drink of milk. Because Fancy rats can smell things so well, their…
A pet rat can be a surprisingly loving friend. However, if you are in the market for one, you are probably wondering if there is a risk of getting bitten. Pet rats do not bite in normal conditions. A rat may bite due to fear, hormonal changes, illness or injury, or startling. Generally, however, pet…
Pet rats age very quickly. I call them; two year gifts from God. They are precious little bundles of fun and loving fur, but they only stay in our lives for a short period of time, that’s why it’s important to spend as much time with them as you can so you can enjoy the…
Fancy rats are inexpensive to purchase and maintain. Anyone who has had the pleasure of owning or handling a fancy rat will tell you, they just may be the perfect pet companion for almost everyone. Even better than a dog and much better than a cat, and don’t even entertain the notion of getting a…