8 Most asked questions about rats
Everything you need to know before getting a companion rat
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Q & A Creepy-crawlies on your rat
Q: Do rats also get ticks and fleas? Should I treat my rat against these parasites? A: Pet rats can become infested with external parasites but ticks and fleas are seen very rarely. The only time a pet rat would get them is if there was another pet in the household, such as a dog
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Q & A: Illnesses in rats and mice
Q: Is it true that rats and mice carry illnesses that can affect humans? If so, how do I avoid it? A: It is true that rodents, including rats and mice, can carry zoonoses (diseases that spread to humans). The best way to ensure healthy pets is to buy them from registered breeders, whose parent
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Where to get the best pet rat
Rats make fantastic pets for children. They are easy to keep, gentle and very intelligent and friendly. Best would be to purchase a pet rat from a rattery rather than from a pet shop. Ratteries breed their rats for personality and also try to keep them disease-free. There are two common problems we see in
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