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Are Pet Rats Loud? What Sounds Do They Make?

petsial — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 19:15:57 +0000

When your pet starts zooming around their cage during the middle of the night, they may make enough noise to wake you. While rats don’t bark like dogs or meow like cats, they can be somewhat loud when they become active. Pet rats can generate a reasonable amount of loud noise, especially during the late-night […]

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Do Pet Rats Like to Burrow? The Importance.

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:35:18 +0000

Proud rat owners may already be aware that rats seem to enjoy burrowing through their habitat’s bedding, especially during the middle of the night. While this behavior can occasionally be confusing or frustrating, there’s a good reason why rats burrow. Pet rats like to burrow. Burrowing is an instinct present in the majority of pet […]

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Are Pet Rats Territorial? Social Behavior

petsial — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 21:19:04 +0000

Fancy rats are the domesticated species of rats that many people keep as pets. These rats are social creatures and like to live together. They often get along better if they were raised together. Pet rats are territorial creatures, but you can introduce your pet rats to each other in such a way that they […]

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Do Rats Play Dead? What is Tonic Immobility?

petsial — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:59:19 +0000

Rats have many predators in the wild, including large birds, such as owls, cats, and snakes. These are similar predators of the related opossum, which is known for slumping over and “playing dead” in order to dissuade any larger animal from killing them. So, do rats play dead? Yes. Tonic immobility is known as “apparent […]

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Do Pet Rats Get Jealous? Emotions & Reasons

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:11:21 +0000

Pet rats provide their owners with companionship and excitement since you can always count on your rat being inquisitive and energetic. Like most animals, pet rats have a complex range of emotions when it comes to attachment to their owners, and jealousy is probably one emotion you never thought you would see in a pet […]

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Are Pet Rats Noisy at Night? What Sound Do They Make?

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:52:44 +0000

Pets make a variety of noises and sounds during their active hours, and pet rats are no exception. Since rats see their waking hours mostly at night, you may have noticed an increase in sounds when you are trying to sleep. Both pet rats and wild rats rest primarily during the day, which is why […]

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Can Pet Rats and Rabbits Live Safely Together?

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:20:39 +0000

Rats are intelligent, cute, and playful pets, and although a lot more gentle, rabbits are also smart, adorable, and equally playful. Thus, it might sound like a brilliant idea to let the two have some fun together at first, but does it only sound good, or is it actually safe? We’re here to answer this. […]

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How and Where to Pet a Rat (Behavior Guide)

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:12:43 +0000

Rats are adorable little pets who also happen to be very social. Once a rat trusts you, it will be a perfect friend. They love interacting with humans and become sad if they aren’t petted for a while, so owners have to play with them pretty often and need to pet them a lot, as […]

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Can Rats and Hamsters Mate? Attraction Behavior Breeding

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:13:41 +0000

Rats and hamsters are both in the rodent family, but they are as different as they can be. If you own both of them, you may have some questions about their relationship – like whether they can mate or not. So, can rats and hamsters mate? No, rats and hamsters can’t mate. Rats and hamsters […]

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Do Pet Rats Fart? Meaning and Reasons

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:09:13 +0000

Having a pet rat is a never-ending adventure, and there’s always something fun happening. Most rat owners are aware that their pets can’t burp or vomit, but what about farting? So, do pet rats fart? Yes! Rats can, in fact, fart. While they can’t burp or vomit, their farts are quite common. You won’t hear […]

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