Just because rats aren’t the biggest animals, and don’t eat as much as other pets, that doesn’t mean that their diet isn’t important. In fact, choosing the best food for a rat is one of the most important things as a pet rat owner, and you should spend some time making sure you find the right model. I’ve spent hours[…]
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Have you ever wondered why cats are sometimes called “Moggies”? I know I did until I set out to find the answer. It might seem like a strange nickname since there are no apparent cat connotations in the word. What does “Moggy” even mean? Luckily, I’ve done the research and I am happy to tell you I have the answer![…]
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If you are a proud parent of a pet rat, or if you are thinking of getting one, you might as yourself: Can rats eat banana peels? This is a tricky question for many, and you wouldn’t ever want to feed your rat something that isn’t good for it. If you are on the fence about feeding your pet rat[…]
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If you’re a cat owner, I bet you’ve had some trouble dealing with cat hairs around your home. They tend to stick to the most precious places, making any furniture instantly less nice on the eye. As a cat owner, dealing with these hairs is one of the most infuriating things I know, and I’ve tried many methods of getting[…]
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Are you thinking of getting a cat? Then you might want to go for a breed that you can take outside and walk on a leash. While all breeds of cats can be walked on a leash, certain ones are more suitable for it. In this post, I have listed the 20 best cat breeds. Leash walking is a great[…]
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Can rats eat popcorn? In this post, you will find out. If you are a rat owner, I’m sure you struggle with food choices every day! Can he eat this, can she eat that? I had these questions very frequently when I owned a rat, and I bet most owners do. Luckily, the whole internet is filled with great information,[…]
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Want to know how much it costs to neuter a rat? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve contacted and gotten quotes from over 50 vet clinics around the US that work on rats, to give you a good idea of how much it costs. The prices varied a lot, so if you are looking at neutering or spaying[…]
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Can pet rats eat dog food? Yes, your pet rat can easily and maybe even eagerly consume and digest your dog’s food. But it wouldn’t be a good, steady diet for the rat because rats and dogs have different nutritional needs, and dog food simply doesn’t deliver all the necessary nutrients for a healthy pet rat. Let’s take a look[…]
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Before I adopted my first cat, one of the biggest questions I had was how low maintenance they really were. I heard friends praise the felines all the time, “Cats are so much easier to care for than dogs”, they said. While I got a pretty good idea from the information I got from seasoned cat owners, I feel like[…]
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Some pet rats just aren’t that pleasant to deal with. They might bite, scratch, or chase you or other rats. This probably wasn’t what you envisioned when you decided to adopt, so if your rat is displaying this behavior, you probably want to do something about it. There are numerous ways to deal with an aggressive pet rat, and in[…]
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