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,...
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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... -
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,... -
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... -
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 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 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,... -
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... -
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 do I need to know about reproductive control in ferrets (including desexing)?
Some important things to know about ferrets and reproduction: A male ferret is called a ‘hob’. A female ferret is... -
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my ferrets to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote ferret behaviour that is... -
How do I litter train my ferret?
Cleaning up after ferrets have been to the toilet is not necessarily one of the most fun things about owning... -
How can I keep my ferrets safe from household hazards?
Ferrets are curious and intelligent creatures. While this makes them both fun and entertaining companions, it can also lead them... -
How do I groom my ferret?
Although ferrets are generally very clean pets, they do need some assistance in grooming themselves from time to time. Grooming... -
How should I handle my ferrets?
As with all animals, ferrets should be handled gently and with kindness and patience. They should be given choice about... -
How do I socialise my ferrets with people and other ferrets?
Normal social behaviour Domesticated ferrets, unlike their wild cousins (the polecat and the weasel), are diurnal animals (active during the... -
Can my ferrets get parasites?
Internal parasites Adult ferrets are rarely affected by internal parasites such as worms, but juvenile ferrets (whose immune systems are...