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Can Pet Rats Fly on Planes? Which Airlines Allow It?

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:20:36 +0000

Maybe you’re going on an extended vacation and want to bring your pet rat with you. Or, maybe you’re delivering a rat to a friend that wanted it. People travel with dogs and cats, but do they ever travel with rats? Unfortunately, you might have difficulty finding an airline that will allow you to travel […]

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Here’s Why Pet Rats Cannot Live in Fish Tanks

petsial — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:07:25 +0000

A pet rat needs an adequate amount of space to be comfortable in their living environment. Proper ventilation that allows airflow and easy accessibility for cleaning are the best housing environments for a pet rat. With this in mind, it may seem possible that a standard fish tank is an acceptable housing environment for a […]

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Do Pet Rats Need a Heat Lamp?

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 16:03:34 +0000

Pet rats are animals that thrive at their best in environments that are not too hot or cold. A temperate atmosphere between roughly 18℃-24℃ (65℉-75℉), is an optimal temperature for the comfort of your pet rat. Since temperatures can fluctuate greatly at different times of the year, a heat lamp may be a device that […]

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Do Rats Need a Wheel? Benefits & Safety

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:46:49 +0000

Much like any other rodent, rats are active animals that need a substantial amount of exercise and activity each day. When keeping rats as pets, a wheel provides a moderate amount of this activity for rats, but if a rat sanctuary is large enough, a rat can utilize other ways to get exercise and release […]

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Do Pet Rats Know their Names and Owners? Personality Intelligence

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:35:35 +0000

Rats are known as incredibly intelligent animals, and are often used in scientific studies as test subjects for this very reason. Rats bred to be pets are often reported to be affectionate and highly trainable. But do pet rats know their names and owners? Yes, rats can learn to respond to names, and often have […]

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Can Pet Rats Live With Mice or Guinea Pigs?

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:53:44 +0000

If you already have a pet rodent, you may think that it’s a good idea to pair them up with another rodent and let them live together. However, this may not always be the best idea. So, can pet rats live with mice or guinea pigs? No. Pairing rodent pets with other rodent pets may […]

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Can Pet Rats Get Pregnant Through Bars

petsial — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:18:45 +0000

Owning a rat that’s not spayed or neutered comes with many concerns; mostly, whether they will mate without you knowing it. So, can rats get pregnant through bars? Yes! There have been some cases of female rats getting pregnant through bars, although this can depend on the amount of space between the bars. To ensure […]

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Do Pet Rats Attract Roaches, Flies, and Other Pests?

petsial — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:11:28 +0000

Do Pet Rats Attract Roaches Flies and Oth So, you just got a new pet rat and they are wonderful. But, because of their bad reputation, you can’t help but wonder: What if your pet rat invites some friends over? Do pet rats attract other pests like roaches, flies, etc.? No, rats do not attract […]

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Will Pet Rats Attract Other Rodents?

petsial — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:07:13 +0000

Rats are famously social creatures, which is really cute when you have more of them. But how does this trait in rats reflect on other rodents? Will pet rats attract other rodents? The simple answer is no — they won’t. Rats are predators to smaller rodents like mice and hamsters and their smell doesn’t attract […]

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Do Pet Rats Like to Swim (Safety)

petsial — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:59:29 +0000

Most people know that rats are capable of swimming, as there are plenty of videos of rats swimming across bodies of water. But do they actually enjoy the process? So, do pet rats like to swim? Maybe. It depends on the rat. Just like with dogs, some rats will enjoy swimming while others will absolutely […]

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