What should I feed my rats?
Wild rats are omnivorous, often eating grasses, seeds, grain, and occasionally invertebrates. Fortunately for the owners of pet rats, the...
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Where should I keep my rats?
Location Where you place your rats’ enclosure is just as important as the type of enclosure and its accessories. So,... -
What should I feed my mice?
Wild mice are omnivorous, often eating grasses, seeds, grain, and occasionally invertebrates. Fortunately for the owners of pet mice, the... -
Where should I keep my mice?
Location Where you place the enclosure for your pet mice is just as important as the type of enclosure and... -
Can my rats get parasites?
Rats are sometimes affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs of infestation include bald patches,... -
Are mice the right companion animals for me?
Owning and caring for pet mice is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment... -
What are common health problems in mice?
Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in mice as their incisors... -
What company do my pet mice need?
Mice need the company of other mice and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,... -
Are rats the right companion animals for me?
Owning and caring for pet rats is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment... -
What are common health problems in rats?
Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in rats as their incisors... -
What company do my pet rats need?
Rats need the company of other rats and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,... -
Can my mice get parasites?
It is not uncommon for mice to be affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs... -
How should I interact with and handle my mice?
Mice may find handling very stressful if they not used to positive, predictable human interactions and gentle handling. They have... -
How should I interact with and handle my rats?
Their curious nature and friendly disposition generally make rats relatively easy to handle and their intelligence makes them easy to... -
How should I groom my rats?
Rats are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your rat Because of their cleanliness,... -
What do I need to know about reproduction in mice?
Mice mature and can breed at a young age (even as young as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and... -
How can I keep my rats safe from household hazards?
Rats are generally best protected in their enclosure, as this limits their access to potential dangers and keeps them safe.... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my rats to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote rat behaviour that is... -
What does an unhealthy rat look like?
You can learn the most about your rats through their behaviour, appearance, and body language. It’s important to continually observe... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my mice to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote mouse behaviour that is...