Posts tagged ‘pet rat’

I fantasized of when I get a pet rat to put him or her on my bed at night and sleep next to me. A rat at the pet store played with my hair and loved being petted but all of them including him pooed on me and their poo looked like olive seeds. I [...]

monthly cost of a pet rat?

December 11th, 2010

i am thinking about getting a pet rat i would really like it if i could calculate the amount of money per month i will have to spend on food, bedding, etc… on one rat if any of you who own a rat of rodent similar to one could answer this i would really appreciate [...]

Help with new pet rat?

September 18th, 2010

I have a few questions about what we should get for our new pet rat? We bought him a little bed type thing. We already have a bottle, food dish, food, 10 gallon tank, bedding…Is there anything else we should get? Does he need chew sticks?

http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/images/indoor_dog_house_m.jpg I’m making a small wooden house like that one for my pet rat, but I don’t know how to fix the mattress. Can someone explain how to make it or give me a good website that shows how to make pet beds? thanks. P.S. the simpler the better.

I use pine bedding for my hairless pet rat, Wrinkles, and he sneezes a lot and I recently learned that pine is harmful to rodents, so what can I use? My mom won’t let me use paper towel or toilet paper, and I don’t own a paper shredder so I can’t get paper! I need [...]

http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/images/indoor_dog_house_m.jpg I’m making a small wooden house like that one for my pet rat, but I don’t know how to fix the mattress. Can someone explain how to make it or give me a good website that shows how to make pet beds? thanks. P.S. the simpler the better.

I’m planning to get a pet rat within the next month or so. I’ve had plenty of other pets, but never a rodent. I have a fairly large, three-level rat cage. It’s used, but has been washed and is in very good condition. I also have cedar for bedding. I have two cats; one is [...]

My hubby and i have been talking for a while now and we want to buy a pet rat, but we have some questions, we have a cage, bedding food and water dishes already from guinea pigs that we had, i have heard that rats make good pets, but we are wondering the following: what [...]

Okay, so I have a pet rat and he got out of his cage. The door was shut but Im not sure if he could of gotten under the door. I’ve checked under all my dressers and under my bed. I cant find him anywhere and I even put some of his treats in his [...]

question about pet rat bedding?

February 28th, 2010

I am about to get a pet rat and i was wondering if laying down newspaper and shredded paper would be alright. and if it is, how often would i need to change it? (probably two female rats)

Hi, I soon will be a pet rat owner of two girls. I was wonder what would be a good bedding that keeps the smell down and is still good for them. Thanks for the help.

Tips on owning a pet rat?

February 9th, 2010

Hey everyone! I have recently decided to buy a pet rat. Does anyone have suggestions on what type of rat, what type of cage, bedding, toys, gender, etc. Also, what are some tips on raising the rat? I heard that they do best with another rat, but what if they fight? Are they friendly? I [...]

another question about rats… i recently bought my pet rat all natural alfalfa bedding, and i’ve noticed that he’s eating it as well. the package says that it’s alright for small animals to eat as well and even has some feeding directions, but they only mention it for rabbits and hamsters, ect. is it the [...]

I have a pet rat and she stinks. I have already tried cage odor neutralizer baggies, odor fighting bedding, and air fresheners but they aren’t working.

I got a new, young pet rat yesterday. I’m not sure if I should let him out in my room or not. I’ve never had a pet rat so I’m a little nervous about letting him on my bed. Will he jump off and try to find a place to hide? Also, any other advice [...]