If you haven’t already bought your pet rats (sometimes referred to as “fancy rats”), then here is a bonus tip:
Only buy female fancy rats (check they’re not pregnant first!).
The reason?
Simple. They don’t smell. Male ones do – sorry guys.
This makes it a lot easier to care for them in terms of keeping the cage all fresh and wonderful.
People own fancy rats for a variety of reasons as they are pets that can be good companions just like any kind of animal.
Pets have been known to have qualities that stretch to health benefits such as stress relief.
Rats have a bad reputation, but people should not right them off based simply on their reputation in the wild (and on television). If they do they could be missing out on a friendly and reliable companion.
Most people start off with just a single rat or a pair of fancy rats. But it doesn’t take long for some people to fall under their spell and run right back to the petstore for just “one more.”
And too often the “just one more” turns into 5 or 10 more rats. In the fancy there is even an acronym for this type of behavior. It is GGMR, and it means “Gotta Get More Rats.”
So be sure to take it slow and not overwhelm yourself with more fancy rats than you can care for.
Get your vet to show you how to clip a fancy rats nails – generally only the back claws need to be clipped and then you only need to clip the very tip of the nail. Once you have been shown how to do it you can carry on the nail-clipping routine at home using small scissors.
Care must be taken not to clip too close to the base of the nail where the nerve is as this will cause your rat pain and the cut will bleed (sometimes quite profusely, which can be dangerous for your rat).
You can add rocks or bricks (clean) to your rats cage for climbing on as these helps to keep the claws short and blunt, and letting your rats run on carpet and shelving also helps.
Fancy rats are great pets for apartments and large homes. They travel well and thrive on attention. Rats are very adaptable animals are will easily learn to live in most households.
As long as rats are given space, care, and safety, most fancy rats can adapt to almost any environment.
Common Health Problems: On average, fancy rats live only two to three years. Proper nutrition, exercise, and veterinary care can help keep your rat healthy and can often prevent many problems from occurring in the first place.
The most common health problem in rats is upper or lower respiratory infections. Avoid choosing a rat that frequently sneezes or makes noise when breathing. If your rat has these symptoms, consult a rat knowledgeable vet for advice and treatment options.
If you have any experience with other rodents such as hamsters, mice or gerbils you may be afraid of biting. This is almost unheard of with domesticated rats.
Unlike their rodent cousins, rats are generally docile creatures. Most of the time rats just like to lie around, especially males. Fancy rats can easily be trained to be good lap pets.
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