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Toilet Training Your Ferret
So your little rascal is leaving gifts all over the house? Luckily ferrets can be trained to use a litter tray just like cats. They are very intelligent and like to be clean, so they should pick it up quickly. Your whole family should be involved in your ferret training. You can begin ferret litter training any time, although the sooner you start, the happier you and your ferret will be. Even if you have not... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
So your little rascal is leaving gifts all over the house? Luckily ferrets can be trained to use a litter tray just like cats. They are very intelligent and like to be clean, so they should pick it up quickly. Your whole family should be involved in your ferret training. You can begin ferret litter training any time, although the sooner you start, the happier you and your ferret will be. Even if you have not... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
Rat Food - What To Feed Your Pet Rat For a Long and Happy Life
Rats are omnivores, which means they will basically eat anything. You can buy rat and mouse food from the supermarket or a pet shop, but to keep your rat super happy you should supplement their basic cereal food with something a bit more exciting. Improved nutrition can lengthen your rats lifespan to 5 years. You will discover what your pets favorite food... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
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Rats are omnivores, which means they will basically eat anything. You can buy rat and mouse food from the supermarket or a pet shop, but to keep your rat super happy you should supplement their basic cereal food with something a bit more exciting. Improved nutrition can lengthen your rats lifespan to 5 years. You will discover what your pets favorite food... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
Rat Intelligence - Why Rats Are the Smartest Pets
We know are rats are intelligent , just by being around them. The knowing looks they give us, the way they solve simple problems and work out how to cause even more mischief . Here is some more info on what we already knew. Our Rats Are Smart! Learning Rats pick up new behaviors and tricks very quickly. They try hard to please their owners and you may... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
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We know are rats are intelligent , just by being around them. The knowing looks they give us, the way they solve simple problems and work out how to cause even more mischief . Here is some more info on what we already knew. Our Rats Are Smart! Learning Rats pick up new behaviors and tricks very quickly. They try hard to please their owners and you may... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
Nursing a Sick Rat
We all hope it doesn't happen, but no matter how much of a good rat owner you are, there will be a time when you find yourself nursing a sick rat. Quarantine? The first decision to make is whether you are going to move your sick rat into another cage. If he is not too sick and the disease is not contagious, it is best to leave them in with their companions. It will be less stressful and your rat will feel better being around... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
We all hope it doesn't happen, but no matter how much of a good rat owner you are, there will be a time when you find yourself nursing a sick rat. Quarantine? The first decision to make is whether you are going to move your sick rat into another cage. If he is not too sick and the disease is not contagious, it is best to leave them in with their companions. It will be less stressful and your rat will feel better being around... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
Tumours In Rats - What To Do When Your Pet Rat Has Lumps and Bumps
If you find a bump on your female rat, don't fret. It is usually a benign tumour. You should of course, still get it checked out by the vet. Female rats are very prone to lumps and bumps, especially around the mammary glands. Rats have nipples in odd places. There are a pair right behind their front legs, so this is a common place for a lump. Benign tumours can grow very fast. They have... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
If you find a bump on your female rat, don't fret. It is usually a benign tumour. You should of course, still get it checked out by the vet. Female rats are very prone to lumps and bumps, especially around the mammary glands. Rats have nipples in odd places. There are a pair right behind their front legs, so this is a common place for a lump. Benign tumours can grow very fast. They have... (posted by Catherine 4 years 138 days ago.)
How To Train Your Pet Rat
Once you’ve got a good relationship with your rat why not train him? It will add to his day immensely and it’s fun for you too. Hey you could even show him off as a bit of a party trick. The more people that love rats the better right? Remember when you train your pet that even though you are spending quality time with them they still need a stimulating environment. You’re not there all the time. It is also important to try... (posted by Catherine 4 years 291 days ago.)
Once you’ve got a good relationship with your rat why not train him? It will add to his day immensely and it’s fun for you too. Hey you could even show him off as a bit of a party trick. The more people that love rats the better right? Remember when you train your pet that even though you are spending quality time with them they still need a stimulating environment. You’re not there all the time. It is also important to try... (posted by Catherine 4 years 291 days ago.)
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