Taking Care of Your Pet Rat

by admin on February 2, 2011

When you keep a pet, he becomes entirely your responsibility. You are the one who will have to take care of a life and thus, it is important that you understand well what you are supposed to do. Here is a list of a few things that you need to remember while taking care of your pet rat. Read on:

1.       Get the right cage. Getting the perfect rat cage is absolutely important. Just because rat is a tiny animal, it doesn`t mean that he will go and be able to live in any amount of space. The fact is that a rat needs more space than other animals of its size. Thus, you need to take care of all the things- ventilation, hygiene, space etc. while selecting the right cage for your rat. Also, if you are planning to keep large number of rats, you will have to get a very big cage. Thus, getting the right cage should be your first priority.

2.       Secondly, you will have to get your pet rat a companion or some toys to keep him happy and active. Rats are pets that do not like to stay alone. You will have to give them time and when you are not around them, provide them with toys or company that will keep them occupied. Leaving a pet rat alone for long will affect his health adversely. Thus, make sure that you do not leave your furry friend alone for long.

3.       You will have to keep care of their diet as well. You cannot feed a rat just anything you want. A rat is a delicate animal and one with a small life. Thus, you will have to make sure that you give them the right food. One can get rat blocks at any pet shop. This is the food that is made for a rat and thus, it is best you give them this. You can also give them some fruits and vegetables but do not feed them more than they should eat. Apart from that food made up of soy is far better for rats than one made up of corn. Mixed grain food should be completely avoided.

4.       Take very good care of the bedding that you keep for your rat. The bedding should not be wet or unhygienic as that can cause problem to your rat`s health. Thus, wash and change them regularly.

5.       You will also have to find out a good animal`s doctor in case your rat falls ill ever. Rats do also have diseases. You will have to protect your rat against such diseases by taking proper care of them and you will also have to keep a vet in case need arises.

The above five things are the “must- remember” points that you need to keep in mind while keeping a rat as a pet.

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How To Train a Rat

by admin on January 27, 2011

We all love to have pets! Be it a dog, a cat or may be a rat!!

Rats and humans have a lot in common. Rats are not just mammals like us but also require the same environment and food. So, one can easily make a rat his/her friend!

How to train a rat?

When it comes to train a rat, the most important thing is to make it feel loved. Always invite it with a tempting food in hand and call it with some cute name. Make a particular kind of sound to gather its attention and slowly it will start responding to you. Shower it with love, care and pamper it. When it comes near you, give it a soft cuddle or a kiss. Repeat it quite a times in a day and Ratty will start recognizing you!

Train your pet daily but in a friendly manner. Never try to train it forcefully. Training needs patience! If your rat starts getting irritated or if it does not collaborate, give it some time but never punish.

What about its dwelling place?

Like everyone, rats love freedom. While selecting a cage, make sure it is spacious. To make it more comfortable, you can accessorize it by putting a ladder or a swing. You can also put some toy for it to play. While selecting a toy, make sure that it does not harm it in anyway like it should not be sharp or poisonous. If Ratty destroys the toy, replace it immediately as it may contain some harmful materials.

Give its food in the cage so that it can get habitual. You can keep interacting with it in the cage like putting finger inside it or scratching it, etc. You better not scare or irritate him, as you would not like your pet to hate you! Keep rats foes at bay!

What about the hygiene?

Like humans, rats also love a clean and fresh surrounding. Keep cleaning the cage by some spray or a sponge. Various pet cleaning products are available in the market like Cage cleaning trigger spray, disinfectant for pets. Keep bathing your Ratty to protect it from itching or some disease. Shampoo and brush it daily with care.

You can also give your Ratty litter training. Make a separate box for this purpose (you can use a small carton, etc) and place it in an area where your Ratty usually likes to go to toilet. Even if it does not litter in the box, keep bringing your pet near it so that it can smell it there. Once it gets habitual to it, Ratty will itself start littering in the box. Do train your rat for this, it will save your time!

‘How to train a rat’ now has all the answers! Your pet needs your attention and care most. So engage yourself in some kind of game. Take Ratty in palm and cuddle. Let it run on your shoulder or leg. Give it good and healthy food. You can also bring another rat for more company. Once the rat gets trained in all the fields, let it enjoy and on its own!

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