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Do Pet Rats Need Vaccines? Health Care Basics

petsial — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 19:23:16 +0000

There’s quite a lot of information available on dog and cat vaccination requirements, but information regarding pet rat vaccination is startlingly sparse. This may leave many rat owners wondering if their pet rodent needs to be vaccinated. Pet rats do not need vaccinations, though they may require other veterinary procedures. Owners may take their pet […]

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Can Pet Rats Get the Flu? Viruses & Diseases.

petsial — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:28:04 +0000

When you have the flu, you’re supposed to stay away from friends and family, so you don’t get them sick. But, what about your pet rats? You have to clean their cages and feed them even though you’re sick, but should you stay away from them, too? Pet rats cannot get the flu, but they […]

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How to Tell the Age of a Rat: A Guide for New Owners

petsial — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:14:36 +0000

Let’s face it; it can be very hard to know the exact age of a pet rat based on little information known or kept about the rat birthing cycle. Unlike dogs and cats, which have better records to establish age, pet rats are not as widely a domesticated pet as cats and dogs, which leaves […]

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How Long Can a Pet Rat Go Without Food or Water?

petsial — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:53:52 +0000

Rats are very resilient and cunning creatures- they can sniff out food or water easily while living in cities or the wild. However, if you have a pet rat, you need to provide consistent access to food and water, just like you would any other pet. So, how long can a pet rat go without […]

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What to Do With Pet Rats While on Vacation: A Simple Guide

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:29:19 +0000

Rats are adorable little pets that need proper attention from their owners and get sad if left alone for too long. Because of their need to stay close, most owners take the rats with them when they’re going on a trip. But not everyone can manage to bring their pet rats along. Wondering what to […]

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Can Rats Get Pregnant Without a Male?

petsial — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:03:51 +0000

Rats make for great, very social pets. They’re good for kids, rarely bite and are very affectionate towards their owners. If you love your furry little rodent friend, you might’ve thought about it having babies, which could’ve gotten you wondering if the female rat can just have babies on her own. So, can rats get […]

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Do Pet Rats Really Like Music? Unexpected Effect

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:39:48 +0000

Once you get a rat, you’ll notice that they can form an affinity to certain things. Perhaps it will be certain games, food or objects. But what about music? Do rats really like music? Well, studies have shown that rats can learn to love music at a certain age, but without that training, they will […]

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What Do You Do About a Pet Rat With Hiccups?

petsial — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:31:39 +0000

Pet rats are prone to a variety of health problems. Some of these are minor, and some of them can be a bit more serious. Once problem that often worries pet rat owners is hiccups. Is it a problem, and is there anything in particular you should do about it? So, what do you do […]

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Is Tap Water Really Bad for Pet Rats?

petsial — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:56:26 +0000

Rats are fun animals to have as pets. There intelligent and affectionate little creatures keep themselves as clean as cats do and are incredibly easy to look after. But as a responsible owner, you are bound to come across some questions regarding pets. And information about pet rats is hard to come across online. One […]

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Is Your Rat Too Skinny? Here’s How to Tell

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

Rats are brilliantly playful pets. They are pretty easy to take care of, especially in the food department. They don’t have very particular likings and will eat most leftovers. But, due to some reasons, rats might lose their appetite and become skinny and unhealthy, without showing major behavioral or physical changes. Fortunately for us, it’s […]

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