You’ve chosen your new rodent friends, but you might be wondering where on earth they’re going to live now you’ve got them. Choosing a first rat cage can be overwhelming, as there’s so much choice. There are some important factors to consider when you choose your first cage.
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If you’ve settled on getting rats, you might be wondering where to buy them. If you’ve been doing some online research, you’ll likely see rat owners talking about the evils of pet shops, and might be wondering why.
When buying rats, you have the option of pet shops, rat rescues or breeders. We’ll explore each option and what the main differences are for rat and owner.
Read MoreAdding any new pet to your life is a big decision, and not one that should ever be taken lightly. If you’re considering getting pet rats, there are lots of thing to take into account.
Rats make lovely pets. They’re intelligent little creatures, and will form a genuine bond with you. If you like the idea of a small fluffy friend, who grooms you, and can be trained to do tricks, rats are a great choice.
Read MoreRats can be destructive little creatures, and replacing chewed toys can get expensive. Fortunately, there are lots of excellent toys and enrichment feeding ideas that can you make very easily, and cheaply, using things you would normally throw away. In …
Jemma Fettes is one of the best known and most respected figures in the UK rat fancy. Jemma breeds as Isamu Rats, which earned it’s registered stud name in 2017. Her website and YouTube channel are regular sources of information …
Losing a pet is always hard, and it’s something all rat owners will have to deal with at some point. What to do after losing a pet can be a difficult decision.
Those of you who follow us on Instagram may have already seen the news, but last week, we had to make the decision to have one of our rats put to sleep. Moira came to Rattie Ratbags in January of …
We’re back with another cage tour. Our layout is a little more challenging than our last cage tour, as Moira, our old lady is spending some time in a hospital cage with a friend. So, this layout is an active …
If you already have some furry friends at home and are thinking of adding rats, or are a rat owner considering getting a different pet to add to the family, you might be wondering if you can safely keep rats …
Rats can be prone to lots of small accidents, and as they heal from small wounds very quickly, there are some injuries and conditions that don’t require vet visit. In emergencies, it’s useful to have some items ready in a …
