Rat Nation

With the abundance of unsafe items that line the shelves, we often have to be creative in what we use and put inside our rats' cages for...

The majority of rats, adults and babies, males and females, can squeeze through bar spacing of one inch in size. Some larger males may...

When bonding with rats, I like to try to think of focusing on the senses they work with most, smell being the strongest. Rats do not have...

Monitor room temperature Ideal room temperature for rats sits between roughly 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit (roughly 15-24 degrees Celsius),...

Yes, that’s right! Rats can be trained to use a litter box! Though they will never be 100% litter trained, as they are marking animals...

How to tell if a rat is underweight Weight is not everything. Some minor weight loss/gain is normal, and keeping track of the weight of...

If you have come here in search of assistance within helping your rat(s) lose weight, I just want to start by saying one thing. Thank...

Standard Animal Breeder Red Flags: 🚩 Animals look poorly/ breeder not sending photos or requested videos A reputable breeder will send...

Mixes can be an enriching diet for rats, however there are many things to keep in mind when feeding a mix. Learn all about how to feed...

Pellets can be boring, but they are tasty and should be fully balanced to provide rats with what they need. Unfortunately, some foods do...

Cages are a vital aspect to keeping our rats safe and healthy, rats are not free roaming animals but they do require large enclosures to...

Unfortunately, a wide range of products advertised towards rats can be incredibly dangerous. It is important we, as caretakers, stay...

I always get the question: “What is the best substrate ?” Well, that can be a hard question to answer. There is honestly no single ‘best’...

Cleaning is important, we cannot let our rats live in a dirty cage. They cannot clean, we have to. I have seen a few cages (when...

**Important, please read: Please guys, I urge you to be mindful here. Do not treat unknown illnesses, if your rat is showing symptoms of...

I see far too many cages that are clearly set up for human aesthetics and visual pleasure, but we need to remember the rats don’t care...

Rats are very curious and intelligent animals, and a pet store will tell you a lot, but they are not as easy as they make it seem. Rats...