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Rats Articles
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Introducing rats to one another
As rats are sociable animals, no matter how much attention you give them, they will be happier if they have a (same sex) friend or two living with them. The best way to do this is to get your rats from the same place at the same time. Read more...
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Respiratory disease in rats
Respiratory disease is a horrible and distressing, and one of the most common causes of death in pet rats. Many rat lovers have lost a pet rat due to respiratory problems, despite having seen their vet and tried various medications. Read more...
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Dealing with pest rodents
As winter gets underway, wild mice and rats enter houses more often to escape the cold. However, while this can be a matter for concern, there are ways that you can humanely remove these uninvited visitors rather than calling the local exterminator. Read more...
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Healthy bedding for rodents
Rodent bedding should not only be kept clean and changed at very frequent intervals, it should be appropriate for the species concerned. This discussion intends to give an overview of the most appropriate bedding to use for rodents, and explains why the use of pine and cedar woods should be discouraged. Read more...
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Giving your rat medication
If you have a rat who needs to have medicine, it can be a nightmare trying to get them to eat the crushed up tablet disguised in food or if it is a liquid medication, to syringe it down them. Here are some tried and tested tips. Read more...
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Dealing with pet rats who bite!
As any rat lover will tell you, rats make wonderful pets – they are friendly, intelligent, funny and loyal. However, like all species, there will be occasions where you get a rat that bites. Read more...