Can Rats Climb On Beds?

We all love our pet rats; however, there is something that lurks in the minds of thousands of people across the world…

When wild rats invade the home, they can be of great concern. They may destroy food stores, make a home unsanitary, and spread disease to both pets and people.

Thinking of a wild, potentially diseased, animal crawling into bed with you during the night hours isn’t exactly a tranquil thought.

Can rats climb on beds? Is it possible for a wild rat to get into bed with you during the night? The news I’m about to deliver probably isn’t what you want to hear…. Read more

Why Does My Rat Always Run for the Floor, Under Furniture, and Behind Tables?

Rats are known for their incredibly curious natures.

One moment, your pet rat might be trying to sneak inside your shirt; the next, it’s headed straight into your bag of chips!

At some point, though, your rat will learn that the world is far more vast than the bed, couch, or cage that it lounges around with you….

At that point, you’re in for tons of fun! (or, maybe not… some rats are truly mischievous!) Read more

Rat Lice Infestation: An Example of the Damage

For those who are trying to distinguish between a mite or lice infestation, this is a great example of a severe lice infestation.

As you can see, the rat has significant hair loss and even sores.

As this man demonstrates, the poor rat is itching like crazy.

Lice like to hang out around the back and rump of the rat, making them a little easier to distinguish from the mites.

Once you have viewed the video, you can click here to return to our Treating Rat Mites & Rat Lice page.

Hopefully you will be able to more easily distinguish between mites and lice with this video example! Read more

What Does It Mean When a Rat Licks or Grooms You?

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Does it just mean I taste good?

Do I just smell terrible?

Does my rat think I’m a poorly, lost child who needs some direction in life?

Does this have anything to do with the boggling and bruxing that my rat does?!

What is this about?!

Rats are known for licking their owners; some a bit more obsessively than others. They may lick you at odd times. They might only do it once in a blue moon. In any case, it seems a bit odd; especially since dogs are the “lickers” of the animal world.

Move over, Fido. Templeton the Dumbo Rat is taking your title! Read more

Can Rats Eat Tomatoes?

So, you cleaned out your fridge.

Or, perhaps you have a beautiful garden that is providing you with more fruit than you know what to do with.

Yet again, maybe you have a tomato left over from your salad and you just want to see what your ratties think about it.

You stop and think… “But, CAN rats eat tomatoes? Or will it hurt them… Maybe it’s too acidic? Maybe I should wait…” Read more

When Can Baby Rats be Weaned and Leave Their Mother for New Homes?

So you have a litter of baby rats, and you just don’t know what to do with them. Most importantly, you don’t know when to take them from the mother rat, wean them, and take over their care. The female rat will eventually become slightly annoyed by her babies, so be sure that she has a place to “escape” to; a place that the babies cannot get to. A high hammock is a good option. You will see her begin to get antsy when the babies begin running around, between 2 and 3 weeks old. So when exactly can you free the doe from her maternity cage, and let the kits fend without their momma? Read more

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