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Rats and Mice

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How can I keep my mice safe from household hazards?

Mice are generally best protected in their enclosure, as this limits their access to potential dangers and keeps them safe. However, even when they are in their enclosure, there are still potential dangers – the danger may come to them, or they might escape.

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How should I groom my mice?

Mice are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your mouse Because of their cleanliness, it is uncommon for mice to ever need a wash.

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What do I need to know about reproduction in rats?

Rats mature and can breed at a young age (as early as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and have large litter sizes.

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What does an unhealthy mouse look like?

You can learn the most about your mice through their behaviour, appearance, and body language. It’s important to continually observe for abrupt or subtle changes happening with your mice.

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Where can I get my pet rats?

When you are considering adding companion rats to your family, you will need to give some thought to where to get them.

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Where can I get my pet mice?

When you are considering adding companion mice to your family, you will need to give some thought to where to get them.

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How should I care for my mice?

Mice are popular pets all around the world, and can make excellent companions for all people, both young and old. But are they the right pet for you? Are mice the right companion animals for me? Mice are affectionate, charming, and intelligent rodents.

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How should I care for my rats?

Rats are now popular pets all around the world, and can make excellent companions for all people, both young and old. But are they the right pet for you? Are rats the right companion animals for me? Rats are affectionate, charming, and intelligent rodents.

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