I have owned rats for over 12 years, and have been rescuing for about 6. I have a lot of experience with these animals, and have a good deal of knowledge on them, as well as an innate understanding of the way they work. The information in these articles is drawn from my experience and research on rats, and I hope to pass it on to others.
Feel free to email me if you have any rat questions that are not covered here. However, please remember, if you are seriously worried about your rat, take it to a vet. I am not online all the time and sometimes might take a day or two to get back to you.
Your first rat
Are rats for you?- Are rats the right pet for you? Some things to consider before you buy.
Buying your first rat- Where to go and what to look for
Choosing a good breeder- how to tell breeders from multipliers
Male or Female?- The pros and cons of each
The importance of companionship- Why rats need other rats
Introductions- Introducing new rats to existing ones
Rat behaviour
Aggression in rats- Why is my rat biting me?
Nervous rats- How to tame timid or nervous rats
Rat Behaviour
Food- What to feed your rats
Housing- Tanks or cages?
Health- Common rat ailments and what to do about them
Breeding- To breed, or not to breed?
Articles
Rescue- About my rescue work, and info on adopting from me or surrendering rats to me.
The problem with pet shops- Why not to buy a rat from a pet shop.
The feeder issue- Should feeder rats be bought as pets?
Hairless rats- Should hairless rats be bred?
Please visit my LiveJournal for pictures of all my rats! Updated regularly.
My rats
Barney
Mandylor
Hoffman
Hubert Cumberdale
Vinnie
Huey
Dara
Mirabelle
Bunty
Bowie
Henry
