I just bought a rat, what should I know? :D?

Question

what can they eat and stuff

Answer 1

First, get him/her a same-s*x friend. Rats are extremely social and should never live alone.

Now, this website will b=probably have answers to allyour questions. :)

http://www.petratscanada.com/ratcare.htm

Answer 2

They are lovley creatures and are kind by nature...here a some things that u WILL DEFFINATLY need 4 ur new pet rat/s

~ a large cage

~ another rat 2 play with ( at least 2 rats cuz if u dont have 2 rats it will become depresed no matter how much u play with

it)

~Toys

~bedding material (shreeded tisues are good and cheap too!)

Floor material (i wouldnt recomend wood shavings as the tiny dust in it will iratate ur rats eyes and nose, thus maiking it

sneeze ad more prone to respiratory disese so i would recomend wood-based cat litter not made from pine tho!)

Foo~ i feed my rats ''rat nuggets'' its just the same as an normal mix exept that its prevents picky eating. Alos i feed my guys...

~ rodent treats like choc drops

~ Monkey nuts still in the shell

~ meat (only a bit tho)

~ apple

~ grapes

~ ect..

Wht u shouldt feed them is human chocolate, acidic fruit (Lemons, limes oranges) And things with gas in it ( carbornated fizzy pop) becuz rats cant burp!

~

Here is a little info about the s*x of the rat

Male~ Male rats are laid-back and calmer than female rats, and will gladly sit in your lap. BUT, they mark places with a few drops of urine, this might put u off! ( by places, i mean places inside the cage! =p)

Females~ females are always active, and are hyper! they come into heat ( when they can breed) about every 14 days, so unless you want loads of babys, i would recomend the same s*x pairs!

Vets~ you will have to find a specilist vet 4 ur rats, as not many vets are specilised 2 take care 4 rats as they r 2 small!

Tumors + cancers~ unfortunatly, rats have a high chance of dying from cancers + tumors, this is because of how they were tested upon in the labs and its in all rats genes. If you do get rats, and ur rat(s) get a tumor or cancer, it would be the kinist thing to put it to sleep =[

Good luck with your rodent hunting!

Hope this helps!

P.S if u have any questions just email me on yahoo!

Love from,

Rach x

3 days ago

Answer 3

get some rat foot. make a maze in your basement with vhs tapes with cheese somewhere, it will find it!

Answer 4

Always, /always/ research a pet /before/ getting it. Here's some great care information:

http://www.petinfopackets.com/rats/ratin... (My website)

http://www.rmca.org/

ftp://members.aol.com/juliesrats/e4ninde...

http://ratguide.com/

http://www.goosemoose.com/rfc/index.php

Your rat needs a same s*x friend, they are too social to be kept alone.

Answer 5

that's sad... you're supposed to know that before you buy./..