How To Do A Rat Health Check
As we learned in our Signs of Illness post, rats can be very good at disguising illness and pain. In this guide, we will learn how to do a rat health check, so you can keep an eye out for …
How To Litter Train Rats
Did you know that rats can be litter trained? Training is very simple, but can make cage cleaning much easier and cuts down on smells. Here’s our simple guide on how to litter train rats.
How To Safely Introduce Rats With The Carrier Method
If you’re adding new rats to your existing group, it can be an intimidating process. In the UK, the most widely used and regarded as the safest method is the Carrier Method. Here’s how to safely introduce rats with the …
How To Find A Good Rat Breeder
After our guide to where to buy rats from, you might be wondering how to find a good rat breeder, and how to choose which to get your rats from.
Can Rats Use A Wheel?
If, like many of us, you owned a hamster or a gerbil as a child, you might be wandering if your rat would enjoy running in a wheel as much as your childhood pet seemed to. You may have seen …
Can I Travel With Rats?
Whether you’re transporting new rats from a far away breeder, taking your rats on holiday with you, or just worried about a trip to the vets, travel with rats doesn’t have to be stressful.
Signs of Illness in Rats
Rats are very good at hiding pain and illness. They’re naturally a prey animal, so their natural instinct is to disguise any weakness. There are, however, a few signs of illness in rats that you can look out for.