Pet rat help?

Question

plz hepl! i need to know everything there is to know to give mt newly found friend rite a loving home

Answer 1

congRATulations! rats make awesome pets!

anyways...

get two rats. here is my support for that...

http://www.nfrs.org/company.html

http://ratfanclub.org/single.html

Supplies...

WIRE CAGE- rats do better in a wire cage. they supply more ventilation and the bars provide a jungle gym for your rats to clime on. This is the cage I have...

http://www.bizrate.com/morepetsupplies/o...

I got mine at petsmart. I took out the wheel. It didn't cost too much. I cannot remember the exact price.

BEDDING- please don't get cider bedding. Rats have sensitive respiratory systems and the saw dust that ceder bedding creates is harmful for rats to breath in. I am not completely sure whether or not pine bedding is also bad. I think it is. so just to be safe please get paper based bedding. Besides paper bedding works better anyway.

FOOD- the blocked food similar to this

http://76.162.70.212/images/2016.jpg

and supplement it with some of the mixed grain food that looks similar to bird seed. (but isn't)

FOOD BOWL- most rat cages come with food bowls. (mine did) but if you get a different cage and it doesn't come with one, get tough heavy one so it cant be tipped or chewed.

WATER BOTTLE- get a strong water bottle that cannot be chewed. Glass ones work best. I have the "6 oz Chew proof water bottle" made by super pet. It is made from a tough glass and doesn't leak.

TREATS- not mandatory to get. But rats love treats. You can buy some or give them stuff at home. You can give them dog bones, unbuttered popcorn, (buttered is ok, but unbuttered it healthier), and cheerios. My guys love cheerios!

Also at petsmart you can buy yogert drops. My rats love those too!

HomemadeToys...

http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm

http://www.rmca.org/Articles/toys.htm

still want more info?

here are some great websites.

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

http://careguide.evergreenrattery.com/

have fun with your new rats...

HOPE THIS HELPS

*runnergirl*

Answer 2

some links for you:

Answer 3

Get him a big cage, lots of food and treats,things to play with, something soft to sleep on, and pay attention to him! Good luck!

Answer 4

The following websites will help you do just that!:

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/component/opti...

First and foremost, make sure you get him or her a same s*x friend! Rats are highly social and should never be kept alone.