Articles related to "Rat Care"



Cages & Care for an Elderly Paralyzed Rat
Elderly rats - male rats, in particular - are prone to developing hind leg paralysis. And a rat who cannot use his rear legs needs special cage & bedding accommodations.
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February Rat Care Book Review
Another of my favorite rat care books is Debbie Ducommun's <b>Rats! A Fun & Care Book</b>!
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January Rat Care Book Review
The bible of rat care books is Nick May's <b>The Proper Care of Fancy Rats</b>!
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March Rat Care Book Review
Yet another of my favorite rat care books is <b>The Rat</b> by Ginger Cardinal.
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Paralysis in Elderly Rats
Paralysis is very common in elderly rats, particularly in older male rats. While a rat can still have a good quality of life, special care is required for paralyzed rats.
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Pet Rat Care
Rats are popular family pets that can be enjoyed by all ages. Small children should be supervised, as is true of all pets, but pet rats rarely bite and are easy to care.
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Rat FAQs on the Web
Have a question on ratties and want it answered right away? Try one of these FAQs!
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Rat Tat Review: Rats by Carol A. Himsel, DVM
For a book written by a vet, you'd expect something a bit better....
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Cages and Bedding for Pet Rats
Rats make wonderful pets and there are a few tricks that new rat owners will find helpful when bringing a new pet rat home.
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Hand Feeding a Sick Rat Who Won't Eat
A sick pet rat can quickly lose weight if he stops eating. In cases where a pet rat won't eat, hand-feeding is required to help the ill rat recover.
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Paralyzed Rat Grooming & Health
Paralysis is common in elderly rats. And while a paralyzed rat can maintain a happy, good quality of life, special grooming and health care is vital for paralyzed rats.
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Do Rats Make Good Pocket Pets?
While many people hate the idea of wild rats, pet rats are known to be intelligent, sociable and clean animals for keeping as pets in small apartments.
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Training Your Pet Rat by Gerry Bucsis and Barbara Somerville
This is such a great book that I wish I'd written it! (But I'm not that good at training rats, so I guess it's a good thing I didn't...)
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September Rat Tat Review
If you're looking for reliable rat info, don't look in <b>Rats</b> by Susan Fox!
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Benefits of Owning More Than One Pet Rat
Rats are very social animals that are best kept with other rats. Consider getting multiple rats instead of just one to help your rat stay happy, social and healthy.
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Nursing Care for a Sick Rat
A look at how to help a sick pet rat when he's not eating or drinking. Learn methods to care for a sick rat at home until he gets to the veterinarian for an exam.
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Signs of a Sick Rat
Rats are affectionate, intelligent pets, and just like cats and dogs, a rat may get sick at some point. Detecting a rat's illness in a timely manner is key to recovery.
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Mycoplasma and Respiratory Infections in Rats
Mycoplasma is a bacteria that commonly affects rats' respiratory systems, causing sneezing, discharge from the nose, and labored breathing. It can also stay in remission.
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Rat Kibble vs. Lab Blocks for Pet Rats
Pet rats need a kibble or lab block food, in addition to fresh veggies, fruits, meats, cheese, yogurt and other foods. Here's a look at store-bought rat food options.
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Fruits, Veggies, Meats & Other Foods for Rats
Rats are omnivores. Pet rats need a diet of high-quality rat kibble or lab block, in addition to fresh vegetables, fruits, cooked meats, grains and dairy.
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Lumps, Bumps & Cysts in Rats
Many pet rats will at some point develop a bump or lump under the skin. Most owners immediately think the rat has a tumor, but the rat's lump is often a benign cyst.
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Thoughts on Quarantining New Rats
The longer and stricter the quarantine, the better!
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Hmmm... What Should You Feed Your Rats?
Are you unsure what to feed your rats? Or do you think that what you are feeding them is "just right?" Here are some differents diets that many rat lovers choose to feed their rats!
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Things to Think About Before Breeding Rats
Read before you breed!
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