As a prey species, rats' instinct causes them to be extremely good at hiding symptoms of illness. Thus, in the wild, a rat that appears sick will be prone to be caught as soon as a predator notices...
Posts by Dr. Annerien de Villiers
Is My Rat Healthy? How To Do A Physical Exam On Your Pet Rat At Home – A Vet’s Guide
Pet rats are a little too good at hiding symptoms of illness. As a result, diseases often go unnoticed for some time before symptoms are severe. Therefore, all rat owners need to be familiar with the...
A pet rat is considered a senior from around 18 months old. That means that they can spend nearly half of their life as a senior. Rats already have such short lifespans compared to us, so let's have...
How Much Time Do Pet Rats Need Outside of Their Cage? The Benefits Explained
Time spent outside of their cage holds many benefits for pet rats. Ideally, all rats should be allowed to spend time in an area outside of their cage daily. Busy rat owners might find it hard to...
If you are charmed by fancy rats' cuteness and consider getting them as pets, don't let the common myth that pet rats will stink up your house deter you. While this certainly is true in some cases,...
Pet rats love to cuddle just as much as they love to sleep. So why not let them have access to your bed for all the cuddles and sleep they want? After all, pet rats have been compared with dogs in...