Rat Health & Wellness Hind Leg Degeneration In Rats Many rats start to lose feeling in their back legs as they advance in age. You can sometimes see the…
Rat Health & Wellness Get Your Rats to Take Their Medicine: With Tips for Stubborn Rats There are a few different times in your rats’ lives that you might have to give them medication. Like after…
Rat Health & Wellness Signs of Pain in Rats (+ Treatment & Care) In the wild, animals like rats have to hide any pain or weakness they feel, because it can make them…
Rat Health & Wellness Most Common Health Issues in Pet Rats – & How To Catch Them Early As with any pet, there are certain health problems that rats are predisposed to. Particularly with rats from pet stores,…
Rat Health & Wellness The Dreaded Lump: Causes, Treatment, and Care in Pet Rats Rats as a species are super prone to abscesses and tumors. Find out which one is afflicting your rat, as well as treatment options, care and recovery.
Rat Health & Wellness All About Porphyrin in Pet Rats Porphyrin is something most of us haven’t heard of until keeping pet rats! But you’ll probably come across it at…
Rat Health & Wellness Coping with Allergies to Pet Rats Sneezing and sniffing and itching, oh my! Allergies aren’t much fun, but it’s possible to still enjoy your pet rats. Learn some tips and tricks for dealing with milder allergies.
Rat Health & Wellness Obesity in Pet Rats: How to Tell When it’s Time for a Diet Fat rats may be adorable and squishy, but just like with humans, letting your rat get too overweight can shorten its lifespan and degrade its quality of life. Here’s how to tell whether your rats are at a good weight, and some tips for how to help them lose weight if needed.
Rat Health & Wellness Respiratory Problems in Rats: Helping them Breathe Better Respiratory problems are one the most common health problems in pet rats. They’re so common that chances are, at least…
Rat Health & Wellness The Pros and Cons of Spaying and Neutering Rats Like dogs and cats, pet rats can be spayed (for females) and neutered (for males). During these surgeries, the reproductive…
