Comments on: Diet http://fatratcentral.com The best place for pet rat info and collaboration Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:07:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Mckensy http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-92 Mckensy Sun, 06 Aug 2006 19:27:11 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-92 Sometimes I fill a shallow dish with water and I put peas , corn, and staralized rocks for my rats to play in, they get a bath, cool down on a hot day, and they get to search for treats. Is that ok, or should I stop? Sometimes I fill a shallow dish with water and I put peas , corn, and staralized rocks for my rats to play in, they get a bath, cool down on a hot day, and they get to search for treats. Is that ok, or should I stop?

]]> By: Taylor http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-300 Taylor Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:57:23 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-300 uum ya hi what if my rat keeps puting stuff in its water so it cant drink it like it throws its beding in it so ya then it has no water and it dose the same with its food Taylor Rose is this normal or is something wrong with its food and water uum ya hi what if my rat keeps puting stuff in its water so it cant drink it like it throws its beding in it so ya then it has no water and it dose the same with its food

Taylor Rose
is this normal or is something wrong with its food and water

]]> By: jeremy ward http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-306 jeremy ward Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:19:56 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-306 ummm im a little worried about my 4 month old rat. ive bred rats for the last few years and ive never had a problem. but recently a few nights ago my rat ate a gram of weed in my pocket before i noticed. im wondering if theres any need to take it to a vet. he seems fine but he was a little hyper for a day. should i be worried or keep close percautions in the next few days? ummm im a little worried about my 4 month old rat. ive bred rats for the last few years and ive never had a problem. but recently a few nights ago my rat ate a gram of weed in my pocket before i noticed. im wondering if theres any need to take it to a vet. he seems fine but he was a little hyper for a day. should i be worried or keep close percautions in the next few days?

]]> By: Bob http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-313 Bob Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:18:45 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-313 To #2 That's perfectly normal, they like to hide their food sometimes. It's not wise to give rats water in a dish normally, they tend to make a mess of it and knock it over. Try using a water bottle. To #2

That’s perfectly normal, they like to hide their food sometimes. It’s not wise to give rats water in a dish normally, they tend to make a mess of it and knock it over. Try using a water bottle.

]]> By: Emily http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-322 Emily Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:57:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-322 i think my rat has is getting s tommur. i have 2 other rats and i was wondering if i should put them in a seperte cage. i think my rat has is getting s tommur. i have 2 other rats and i was wondering if i should put them in a seperte cage.

]]> By: Jessica http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-333 Jessica Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:46:54 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-333 I was just wondering if advacado is okay for rats. I was just wondering if advacado is okay for rats.

]]> By: Marena http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-485 Marena Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:57:02 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-485 i dont feed my rat treats but it nibbles on my fingers... What do i do i dont feed my rat treats but it nibbles on my fingers… What do i do

]]> By: Karla http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2177 Karla Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:58:06 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2177 I heard that when they nibble on you, not actually hurting, thats there way of saying"I like you and accept you" I heard that when they nibble on you, not actually hurting, thats there way of saying”I like you and accept you”

]]> By: Jonathon http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2216 Jonathon Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:22:23 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2216 UR ALL GAY UR ALL GAY

]]> By: Karin http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2222 Karin Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:14:13 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2222 First of all, Jonathon that was incredibly rude and derogatory. You should be ashamed of yourself for using the word gay as if it were an insult. Second of all, If you think owning a rat is 'gay' you should know that rats are the most affectionate and intelligent rodents and they make very loving, loyal and fun pets. Thirdly, my rat has gotten quite fat. He gets a lot of excercise but he eats much more than my other rat. Are there any foods I could be giving him that would help him loose some weight? Should I simply give him less food? I don't want to starve him, but I want him to be healthy. First of all, Jonathon that was incredibly rude and derogatory. You should be ashamed of yourself for using the word gay as if it were an insult.

Second of all, If you think owning a rat is ‘gay’ you should know that rats are the most affectionate and intelligent rodents and they make very loving, loyal and fun pets.

Thirdly, my rat has gotten quite fat. He gets a lot of excercise but he eats much more than my other rat. Are there any foods I could be giving him that would help him loose some weight? Should I simply give him less food? I don’t want to starve him, but I want him to be healthy.

]]> By: Craig http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2240 Craig Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:12:37 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2240 I was checking the dangerous foods list to see if peanut butter was on it. One of my rats has gotten pretty old and is having trouble feeding himself, so I've been hand- and spoon-feeding him a variety of things, and I let him try peanut butter (he liked it). I saw that raw beans were bad for them, and since peanuts are also from the legume family, is there any danger in peanut butter (other than high fat, I mean)? I was checking the dangerous foods list to see if peanut butter was on it. One of my rats has gotten pretty old and is having trouble feeding himself, so I’ve been hand- and spoon-feeding him a variety of things, and I let him try peanut butter (he liked it). I saw that raw beans were bad for them, and since peanuts are also from the legume family, is there any danger in peanut butter (other than high fat, I mean)?

]]> By: kyle mater http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2251 kyle mater Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:09:57 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2251 my rat is very very fat, can she die from being to fat? Another commet i had was what should i do when i give her treats and get ready to open her cage, she has bitten me. what should i do? my rat is very very fat, can she die from being to fat? Another commet i had was what should i do when i give her treats and get ready to open her cage, she has bitten me. what should i do?

]]> By: regan http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2264 regan Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:11:30 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2264 hey 2morrow i will be getting a rat i have no experience with rats but i would really try to keep it alive . is there any tricks that are really easy to teach a rat i really want to have a rat that can do tricks that is why i am going to teach the rat. his name will be butch. is there any other tips can you send them to me, hey i dont swear so when i say gay it means im sayin that it is happy to be a rat owner. up with rats down with cats. wat veges dont rats like. wat fruits dont rats like. well friday i will be getting the rat. regan coombe. hey 2morrow i will be getting a rat i have no experience with rats but i would really try to keep it alive .

is there any tricks that are really easy to teach a rat i really want to have a rat that can do tricks that is why i am going to teach the rat. his name will be butch.

is there any other tips can you send them to me, hey i dont swear so when i say gay it means im sayin that it is happy to be a rat owner.

up with rats down with cats.

wat veges dont rats like.

wat fruits dont rats like.

well friday i will be getting the rat.

regan coombe.

]]> By: Joanna aka Jo http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2272 Joanna aka Jo Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:40:56 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2272 Thank you so much for the information about the "Dangerous Foods" I didn't know half of the foods you had posted were bad for rats. I had a gut feeling about the chocolate but this really put it to rest. Again, thank you Joanna Thank you so much for the information about the “Dangerous Foods” I didn’t know half of the foods you had posted were bad for rats. I had a gut feeling about the chocolate but this really put it to rest. Again, thank you

Joanna

]]> By: Mary Lee http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2277 Mary Lee Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:17:53 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2277 i like cheese!!!ya baby!!! i like cheese!!!ya baby!!!

]]> By: regan http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2282 regan Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:52:44 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2282 hey its me i got my rats their names r smokey and butch hey i was wondering if anyone wants to chat i will be on this website everyday i would only like to chat about rats i need to no the basics. hey its me i got my rats their names r smokey and butch hey i was wondering if anyone wants to chat i will be on this website everyday i would only like to chat about rats i need to no the basics.

]]> By: Geri http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2497 Geri Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:32:01 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2497 hey #16 i just got rats too! if you want to talk, than write back to me on Friday, March 23, at 5:30 pm please be there! i got my rat 2 days ago and she (her name=Baby) isn't eating or drinking at least i never see her eat or drink. anyway... if anyone has some advise for a first time rat owner, please write onto this website! Geri hey #16
i just got rats too!
if you want to talk, than write back to me on
Friday, March 23, at 5:30 pm
please be there!
i got my rat 2 days ago and she (her name=Baby) isn’t eating or drinking
at least i never see her eat or drink. anyway…
if anyone has some advise for a first time rat owner,
please write onto this website!
Geri

]]> By: Geri http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2498 Geri Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:33:51 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2498 hey #16 i just got rats too! if you want to talk, than write back to me on Friday, March 23, at 5:30 pm please be there! i got my rat 2 days ago and she (her name=Baby) isn't eating or drinking at least i never see her eat or drink. anyway... if anyone has some advise for a first time rat owner, please write onto this website! I would really appreciate it! thanks, Geri hey #16
i just got rats too!
if you want to talk, than write back to me on
Friday, March 23, at 5:30 pm
please be there!
i got my rat 2 days ago and she (her name=Baby) isn’t eating or drinking
at least i never see her eat or drink. anyway…
if anyone has some advise for a first time rat owner,
please write onto this website!
I would really appreciate it!
thanks,
Geri

]]> By: Deanna http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2502 Deanna Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:48:05 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-2502 In reference to my fifth rat who is going on about 7 months old now and is also the first female I have owned. She seems to thoroughly enjoy when I dip my fingers into her water bowl and let her lick the water from them. Well, she has recently started putting her own front feet into the bowl and licking the water from them (not bathing). Is this just coincidental or is it possible that she has come to believe that is how she is supposed to drink? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. In reference to my fifth rat who is going on about 7 months old now and is also the first female I have owned. She seems to thoroughly enjoy when I dip my fingers into her water bowl and let her lick the water from them. Well, she has recently started putting her own front feet into the bowl and licking the water from them (not bathing). Is this just coincidental or is it possible that she has come to believe that is how she is supposed to drink? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Stijn http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3782 Stijn Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:54:19 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3782 Craig, do not give your rat peanut butter on its own! I've read that rats can choke in it unless it's on a cracker of celery or something. I'm not 100% sure if it's true, but I wouldn't take the risk. I have a question myself. My rats really like oatmeal. I've read that oatmeal gives rats problems with digesting (making feces hard to pass). Is this true? Also, are older rats lactose intolerant? Craig, do not give your rat peanut butter on its own! I’ve read that rats can choke in it unless it’s on a cracker of celery or something. I’m not 100% sure if it’s true, but I wouldn’t take the risk.

I have a question myself. My rats really like oatmeal. I’ve read that oatmeal gives rats problems with digesting (making feces hard to pass). Is this true? Also, are older rats lactose intolerant?

]]> By: Sharen http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3788 Sharen Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:41:24 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3788 i have a female rat that chews on the bars of her constantly. I have tried giving her wood, but she wont touch it. We also bought her a chew stick with seed around it and she seemed to like it, but the problem is that because if it she was getting to much protien, which was making her hair fall out. I'm not sure what to do. I want to try dog biscuits, but I'm afriad those are also too high in protien. Anyone have a sugesstion? i have a female rat that chews on the bars of her constantly. I have tried giving her wood, but she wont touch it. We also bought her a chew stick with seed around it and she seemed to like it, but the problem is that because if it she was getting to much protien, which was making her hair fall out. I’m not sure what to do. I want to try dog biscuits, but I’m afriad those are also too high in protien. Anyone have a sugesstion?

]]> By: Sharen http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3789 Sharen Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:41:41 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3789 i have a female rat that chews on the bars of her cage constantly. I have tried giving her wood, but she wont touch it. We also bought her a chew stick with seed around it and she seemed to like it, but the problem is that because if it she was getting to much protien, which was making her hair fall out. I'm not sure what to do. I want to try dog biscuits, but I'm afriad those are also too high in protien. Anyone have a sugesstion? i have a female rat that chews on the bars of her cage constantly. I have tried giving her wood, but she wont touch it. We also bought her a chew stick with seed around it and she seemed to like it, but the problem is that because if it she was getting to much protien, which was making her hair fall out. I’m not sure what to do. I want to try dog biscuits, but I’m afriad those are also too high in protien. Anyone have a sugesstion?

]]> By: cass http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3814 cass Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:38:42 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3814 hey, i give my rat vege flavoured baby teething rusks. they are super hard to chew so it grinsa down her teeth, plus they are real cheap from the supermarket.. i think i pay about 3 bucks australian for them and there's about 12 in the pack. not sure wat brands are whereever ur from.. but good luck! hey, i give my rat vege flavoured baby teething rusks. they are super hard to chew so it grinsa down her teeth, plus they are real cheap from the supermarket.. i think i pay about 3 bucks australian for them and there’s about 12 in the pack. not sure wat brands are whereever ur from.. but good luck!

]]> By: Shelia http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3870 Shelia Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:30:53 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3870 My Daughter just recently got another little rat and she wants to bite. The other 2 never did try bite us. Is there something we can do to make her feel more secure? Maybe she feels like she's threatened? They have a chewing cake.. Thank so much I look forward to your answer.. My Daughter just recently got another little rat and she wants to bite. The other 2 never did try bite us. Is there something we can do to make her feel more secure? Maybe she feels like she’s threatened? They have a chewing cake..

Thank so much I look forward to your answer..

]]> By: Theresa http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3939 Theresa Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:52:09 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3939 My boyfriend and I are adopting two lovely male rats in a couple days. We want to be able to feed them a homemade diet, but the nutritionally complete one on rat fan club dot com or what have you seems a bit like a lot of work for two pets. I mean...I can't buy that much food to go to waste! Is there any other way I can feed my rats a healthy homemade diet without having to buy a grocery list more impressive than my own? I don't want to short them out of anything they need, are blocks better? My boyfriend and I are adopting two lovely male rats in a couple days. We want to be able to feed them a homemade diet, but the nutritionally complete one on rat fan club dot com or what have you seems a bit like a lot of work for two pets. I mean…I can’t buy that much food to go to waste! Is there any other way I can feed my rats a healthy homemade diet without having to buy a grocery list more impressive than my own? I don’t want to short them out of anything they need, are blocks better?

]]> By: adam http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3979 adam Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:55:35 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-3979 well blocks are good but making one of those diets on those websites may not go to waste. try sealing the bag very well every time you use it. or get more rats. well blocks are good but making one of those diets on those websites may not go to waste. try sealing the bag very well every time you use it. or get more rats.

]]> By: janel valezuela http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4043 janel valezuela Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:09:46 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4043 my pet rat rico po0ps alot I KEEP HIM IN A HUGE FERRET CAGE. I normally use care fresh beding for him but i just want know is there any other type of safe bedding i could use for him. my pet rat rico po0ps alot I KEEP HIM IN A HUGE FERRET CAGE.

I normally use care fresh beding for him but i just want know is there any
other type of safe bedding i could use for him.

]]> By: janel valezuela http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4044 janel valezuela Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:12:41 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4044 my pet rat rico I normally use care fresh beding for him but i just want know is there any other type of safe bedding i could use for Him. my pet rat rico

I normally use care fresh beding for him but i just want know is there any
other type of safe bedding i could use for Him.

]]> By: Brenda L http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4075 Brenda L Sat, 01 Sep 2007 23:24:55 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4075 Hi Janel, I use recycled newspaper. It is a cat litter and it is called Mews print. It is exactly the same as Yesterday's news cat litter. It is safe and absorbs very well. It is hard rolled up recycled newspaper. Hope this helps you. Care Fresh is pretty good though. I was using it fo a few years but I find it far too expensive. The Mews print or Yesterday's News is much cheaper. The bag I have of Mews print is huge and is only around $16.00 and lasts my 1 Ratty around 3 months. Seems to be working very well for us so I hope you like it if you give it a try. Hi Janel, I use recycled newspaper. It is a cat litter and it is called Mews print. It is exactly the same as Yesterday’s news cat litter. It is safe and absorbs very well. It is hard rolled up recycled newspaper. Hope this helps you. Care Fresh is pretty good though. I was using it fo a few years but I find it far too expensive. The Mews print or Yesterday’s News is much cheaper. The bag I have of Mews print is huge and is only around $16.00 and lasts my 1 Ratty around 3 months. Seems to be working very well for us so I hope you like it if you give it a try.

]]> By: Weight Loss Hypnosis http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4092 Weight Loss Hypnosis Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:40:00 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4092 <strong>Weight Loss Hypnosis...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Weight Loss Hypnosis…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Shelly http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4116 Shelly Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:18:04 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4116 i just got my new rat like 2 weeks ago and she is prego... i think she is gonna have her babies anytime now cuz she made a huge nest for them. she looks so cute and fat hehe, can't wait to see what colors the babies are, i might keep one, i havent made up my mind yet... i also have 3 cats and so far they have been pretty good with her, actually kind of scared of her haha! anyways my question, i feed my cats science diet dry food and my rat LOVES it for treats, ya think its ok for her to eat? i just got my new rat like 2 weeks ago and she is prego… i think she is gonna have her babies anytime now cuz she made a huge nest for them. she looks so cute and fat hehe,
can’t wait to see what colors the babies are, i might keep one, i havent made up my mind yet… i also have 3 cats and so far they have been pretty good with her, actually kind of scared of her haha!
anyways my question,
i feed my cats science diet dry food and my rat LOVES it for treats, ya think its ok for her to eat?

]]> By: Brandy http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4186 Brandy Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:01:12 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4186 My pet rats really like to eat rose petals. I was wondering if this is harmful for them or if it's an alright treat once in a while. My pet rats really like to eat rose petals. I was wondering if this is harmful for them or if it’s an alright treat once in a while.

]]> By: Ella http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4228 Ella Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:52:58 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4228 Hey! iv got two rats stuart and ruby, Stuart is a girl though, i got told by the pet store it was a boy , but i soon found out it was a girl! my rats get along very good =) ,, one of the rats is a little over weight ,shall i feed her less or is there a diet i can out him on ? =) Ella x Hey!

iv got two rats stuart and ruby, Stuart is a girl though, i got told by the pet store it was a boy , but i soon found out it was a girl! my rats get along very good =) ,,

one of the rats is a little over weight ,shall i feed her less or is there a diet i can out him on ? =)
Ella x

]]> By: cora-lee http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4271 cora-lee Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:09:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4271 im getting a rat and im not allowed to get two.is it still okay if i get only one and pay a lot of atenntion to it. should i get a boy or girl? i want to name him/her toopy im getting a rat and im not allowed to get two.is it still okay if i get only one and pay a lot of atenntion to it. should i get a boy or girl? i want to name him/her toopy

]]> By: Healthy Lifestyle Features http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4280 Healthy Lifestyle Features Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:39:30 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4280 <strong>Healthy Lifestyle Features...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Healthy Lifestyle Features…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Weight Loss Guide http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4288 Weight Loss Guide Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:48:21 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4288 <strong>Weight Loss Guide...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Weight Loss Guide…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Emma http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4308 Emma Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:13:03 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4308 Hey, Cora-lee you should get a girl, they are so nice, plus they look nicer (if you know wut I mean). Plus toopy fits a girl better. Yes I think it is okay to get one rat as long as you give it a lot of attention. Just remember a lot means A LOT so make sure you are totally commited to taking care of a rat. It's hard work. Oh and I used to have two rats (Maebee and Anya) but Maebee just recently died of pneumonia and I thought it would affect Anya but she didn't seem to notice and is doing fine. Though this might not be the case with all rats. Also pneumonia is very common in rats and I don't want that to happen to your rat so I would recommed not using wood chips of shavings. But the fluff stuff and this stuff called corncob would be a lot better to use. I hope this helped and good luck with toopy! Hey, Cora-lee you should get a girl, they are so nice, plus they look nicer (if you know wut I mean). Plus toopy fits a girl better. Yes I think it is okay to get one rat as long as you give it a lot of attention. Just remember a lot means A LOT so make sure you are totally commited to taking care of a rat. It’s hard work. Oh and I used to have two rats (Maebee and Anya) but Maebee just recently died of pneumonia and I thought it would affect Anya but she didn’t seem to notice and is doing fine. Though this might not be the case with all rats. Also pneumonia is very common in rats and I don’t want that to happen to your rat so I would recommed not using wood chips of shavings. But the fluff stuff and this stuff called corncob would be a lot better to use. I hope this helped and good luck with toopy!

]]> By: Square Foot Gardening http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4357 Square Foot Gardening Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:31:03 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4357 <strong>Square Foot Gardening...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Square Foot Gardening…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: stefanie http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4415 stefanie Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:54:58 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4415 i found if you use a wire bottom cage and line it w/cheap carpet from home depot-- to protect the rats feet from bumble foot, is the best and its easy to take out and throw in the wash or just toss it. that way you always have a clean floor for your rat(s) without the worry of sinus/upper resp. infections. wire cages are the best for ventilation---they must be cleaned out at least once a week but every 3 to 4 days might be better especially if you have 2 in one cage. i heard if you use corn cob it gets moldy and might not be the best option----for bedding i would recommend/wash clothes or paper towels with the paper towels though you should change them every couple of days the wash clothes can be changed once a week--but they need to be checked daily for loose thread or holes big enough for your rat to get stuck in--then just either cut it so the hole is gone or replace w/a new one. for cleaning just throw them in the wash. i don't recommend towels with a mommy rat and new babies. i found if you use a wire bottom cage and line it w/cheap carpet from home depot– to protect the rats feet from bumble foot, is the best and its easy to take out and throw in the wash or just toss it. that way you always have a clean floor for your rat(s) without the worry of sinus/upper resp. infections. wire cages are the best for ventilation—they must be cleaned out at least once a week but every 3 to 4 days might be better especially if you have 2 in one cage. i heard if you use corn cob it gets moldy and might not be the best option—-for bedding i would recommend/wash clothes or paper towels with the paper towels though you should change them every couple of days the wash clothes can be changed once a week–but they need to be checked daily for loose thread or holes big enough for your rat to get stuck in–then just either cut it so the hole is gone or replace w/a new one. for cleaning just throw them in the wash. i don’t recommend towels with a mommy rat and new babies.

]]> By: Jen http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4582 Jen Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:12:58 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4582 Cora-lee, I have a boy, Dewie, and I adore him. Boys tend to be a little more mellow and sweet natured. If you are interested in having a more playful rat you might want to go with a girl, but if you are interested in having a more cuddly rat you might be better off with a boy. Also, he is my only one and as long as you spend a lot of time with your new friend he or she should be fine. But they are a commitment and need a lot of love and attention so be willing to spend at least 1-2 hours a day with them. In response to Janel's rat Rico. . . I use Kaytee's Soft-sorbent for my rat's bedding. I like it A LOT better than Carefresh because it doesn't get nearly as dusty so it's better for his respiratory system along with being much more comfy. I've tried many different brands and that one is by far my favorite. Cora-lee,

I have a boy, Dewie, and I adore him. Boys tend to be a little more mellow and sweet natured. If you are interested in having a more playful rat you might want to go with a girl, but if you are interested in having a more cuddly rat you might be better off with a boy.

Also, he is my only one and as long as you spend a lot of time with your new friend he or she should be fine. But they are a commitment and need a lot of love and attention so be willing to spend at least 1-2 hours a day with them.

In response to Janel’s rat Rico. . .
I use Kaytee’s Soft-sorbent for my rat’s bedding. I like it A LOT better than Carefresh because it doesn’t get nearly as dusty so it’s better for his respiratory system along with being much more comfy. I’ve tried many different brands and that one is by far my favorite.

]]> By: Erin http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4658 Erin Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:30:22 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4658 Hi, I have been feeding my rats a little bowl full of oats, like the oats we have for cereal, and some carrot, and of course water. Is this a good diet or should I have something other? Please give me some advice. Thanks, from a rat fan, Erin Hi,
I have been feeding my rats a little bowl full of oats, like the oats we have for cereal, and some carrot, and of course water. Is this a good diet or should I have something other? Please give me some advice.
Thanks, from a rat fan, Erin

]]> By: aliceson hunt http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4663 aliceson hunt Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:44:56 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4663 ive had my ratts for over 2 years now, and heffe was already around for two years when i got him, should i be worried about him, hes getting old ive had my ratts for over 2 years now, and heffe was already around for two years when i got him, should i be worried about him, hes getting old

]]> By: Zro http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4667 Zro Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:03:11 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4667 If you are looking for a good food block, I would recommend Oxbow. They make specially balanced blocks for all kinds of animals, including rats. My vet recommended it and the boys love it. We still use the mix for a treat and a change, but when they smell the Oxbow, they go crazy and munch away (I have to feed them after play time so that they don't run and hide in the cage while munching). They also like it when I treat them to the kitten food that I feed to my hedgehog (Royal Canin - Baby cat 34). For treats, to go along with the "do not feed them" list, I have found that if you like it and will eat it, they will probably like it and eat it. I test out all of their treats before giving it to them. If you are looking for a good food block, I would recommend Oxbow. They make specially balanced blocks for all kinds of animals, including rats. My vet recommended it and the boys love it.

We still use the mix for a treat and a change, but when they smell the Oxbow, they go crazy and munch away (I have to feed them after play time so that they don’t run and hide in the cage while munching).

They also like it when I treat them to the kitten food that I feed to my hedgehog (Royal Canin - Baby cat 34).

For treats, to go along with the “do not feed them” list, I have found that if you like it and will eat it, they will probably like it and eat it. I test out all of their treats before giving it to them.

]]> By: Dog Care Tips http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4687 Dog Care Tips Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:28:22 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4687 <strong>Dog Care Tips...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Dog Care Tips…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: chephzibah http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4754 chephzibah Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:14:49 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4754 i adopted my rat, rather it adopted me, chewed thru my wall, and i couldn't get rid of it so i started feeding it, to keep it from eating my birds. she doesn't stay in a cage, and she doesn't interact, but she is so samrt she goes under the house to go to the bathroom. she's real pretty and sleek. she had a baby, and he's adopted me too, he's quite playful and has even tried to sneak into bed with me at night. they stay hidden during the day. i never thought i would have a wild rat for a pet, but it's turned out ok. :) i adopted my rat, rather it adopted me, chewed thru my wall, and i couldn’t get rid of it so i started feeding it, to keep it from eating my birds. she doesn’t stay in a cage, and she doesn’t interact, but she is so samrt she goes under the house to go to the bathroom. she’s real pretty and sleek. she had a baby, and he’s adopted me too, he’s quite playful and has even tried to sneak into bed with me at night. they stay hidden during the day. i never thought i would have a wild rat for a pet, but it’s turned out ok. :)

]]> By: alice http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4786 alice Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:15:13 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4786 i got 2 new girl dumbo rats yesterday and they both semed fine in the shop but once i toke them home 1 seems very scaried and as i put my hand near her she goes 2 bit well i think . also how do i teach it tricks and can my cat give them heart attacks i got 2 new girl dumbo rats yesterday and they both semed fine in the shop but once i toke them home 1 seems very scaried and as i put my hand near her she goes 2 bit well i think . also how do i teach it tricks and can my cat give them heart attacks

]]> By: Muscle And Fitness http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4826 Muscle And Fitness Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:29:32 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4826 <strong>Muscle And Fitness...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Muscle And Fitness…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Brandon http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4828 Brandon Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:15:37 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4828 I have a c&c cage because I was planning on getting a guinea pig but I decided a rat would be much better, the grids are 1cmx1cm and I know it cant fit through the holes but could it climb over the top. I go to school for 6 hours will it be ok with that. I can only get one. do they like music or mirrors.an dcan I just lay down a fleece blanket for bedding?do rats smell?one last question is, is it ok to buy a rat from a store like petco? I have a c&c cage because I was planning on getting a guinea pig but I decided a rat would be much better, the grids are 1cmx1cm and I know it cant fit through the holes but could it climb over the top. I go to school for 6 hours will it be ok with that. I can only get one. do they like music or mirrors.an dcan I just lay down a fleece blanket for bedding?do rats smell?one last question is, is it ok to buy a rat from a store like petco?

]]> By: Mutual Funds and Market Research http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4882 Mutual Funds and Market Research Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:20:31 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-4882 <strong>Mutual Funds and Market Research...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Mutual Funds and Market Research…

I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…

]]> By: Randi http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5152 Randi Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:48:48 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5152 I noticed my one pet rat is nibbling on their "waste".... Is this to abnormal that I should get in contact with a vet? I noticed my one pet rat is nibbling on their “waste”…. Is this to abnormal that I should get in contact with a vet?

]]> By: kylie http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5209 kylie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:54:54 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5209 bvvvvvvvvvvvvv bvvvvvvvvvvvvv

]]> By: kylie http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5210 kylie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:56:43 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5210 i am getting a pet mouse i am getting a pet mouse

]]> By: Molly http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5270 Molly Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:24 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5270 I recently got a rat, (getting a second one today) and i bought food that contains cracked corn, is that bad for them? it also has peanuts, should i switch foods? plus my husband and i fed it some orange, i saw that orange juice is bad for them but is the orange as well? I recently got a rat, (getting a second one today) and i bought food that contains cracked corn, is that bad for them? it also has peanuts, should i switch foods? plus my husband and i fed it some orange, i saw that orange juice is bad for them but is the orange as well?

]]> By: sian http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5273 sian Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:23:16 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5273 i just got 2 rats but 1 is not eating much and is under weight wat doo i do? i just got 2 rats but 1 is not eating much and is under weight wat doo i do?

]]> By: Missie http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5416 Missie Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:14:58 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5416 Well, my amateur web page for my amateur rattery is begun. Take a look, make suggestions, don't spare feelings! It's a site meant for public viewing, not really a place to advertise my personal views so if something seems not commonly acceptable or distasteful for the typical rat fancier I would choose to remove it from the site. Rats are very unpopular pets in Maine, all things considered. I think a lot of Maniacs are just not comfortable with the internet. I know there is a lot of ignorance within the pet store and Animal shelter community though they would prefer to be doing it better from what I've seen and who I've talked to. I've got a lot of plans to poll local veterinary clinics and post them if they are "up to snuff" on their rat care. I will be applying in March to become a volunteer at the local humane society and will try to involve them more in the pet rat community. Wish me luck, I haven't posted any rat care information on my site because there is so much of it on the websites from the west coast that I feel intimidated. I linked to the sites I like best for now but I'm spending hours researching to feel comfortable adding info like that. If you have any tips at all they are always welcome. I'd love to link to your site with permission,if you have a logo I'll use that. Missie Bits' of Maine Rattery Well, my amateur web page for my amateur rattery is begun. Take a look, make suggestions, don’t spare feelings! It’s a site meant for public viewing, not really a place to advertise my personal views so if something seems not commonly acceptable or distasteful for the typical rat fancier I would choose to remove it from the site.

Rats are very unpopular pets in Maine, all things considered. I think a lot of Maniacs are just not comfortable with the internet. I know there is a lot of ignorance within the pet store and Animal shelter community though they would prefer to be doing it better from what I’ve seen and who I’ve talked to. I’ve got a lot of plans to poll local veterinary clinics and post them if they are “up to snuff” on their rat care. I will be applying in March to become a volunteer at the local humane society and will try to involve them more in the pet rat community.

Wish me luck, I haven’t posted any rat care information on my site because there is so much of it on the websites from the west coast that I feel intimidated. I linked to the sites I like best for now but I’m spending hours researching to feel comfortable adding info like that.

If you have any tips at all they are always welcome. I’d love to link to your site with permission,if you have a logo I’ll use that.

Missie
Bits’ of Maine Rattery

]]> By: boy muscle http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5616 boy muscle Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:48:00 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5616 <strong>boy muscle...</strong> Anyways, let's chat a bit on the protein blend of Muscle Milk, which... boy muscle…

Anyways, let’s chat a bit on the protein blend of Muscle Milk, which…

]]> By: amanda in tha chi http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5840 amanda in tha chi Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:04:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5840 i have a few rats and my girl (lil mama),fittingly, just had 13 babies. anyone in chicago want a pet rat when they wean??? i have a few rats and my girl (lil mama),fittingly, just had 13 babies. anyone in chicago want a pet rat when they wean???

]]> By: ALise Broussard http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5843 ALise Broussard Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:58:44 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5843 OkI have three Pet rats and I have had one Albino rat(cosmo) for about Five months when I bought him I got a Twin(wonda) and they we sold together to me. But When I had them two for a month she got pregnant then she had pre mature birth and Died..... R.I.P Wonda. And she had food stuck in her mouth. I was confused. Now I still have cosmo and hes doing great except for the whole Sneezing thing. I have Pine Shaving for bedding and all and they seem to be fine with it. I have two boy rats and one Girl. Cosmo, Link, and Missii. All in Seperete tanks. Now the Female(Missii) is a Medium feeder Rat and Cosmo is a Fancy Rat but I have no Idea what Link is but he is a tad bit bigger then Cosmo and cosmo is about a Pond and a half so yeah. Thanks :) OkI have three Pet rats and I have had one Albino rat(cosmo) for about Five months when I bought him I got a Twin(wonda) and they we sold together to me. But When I had them two for a month she got pregnant then she had pre mature birth and Died….. R.I.P Wonda. And she had food stuck in her mouth. I was confused. Now I still have cosmo and hes doing great except for the whole Sneezing thing. I have Pine Shaving for bedding and all and they seem to be fine with it. I have two boy rats and one Girl. Cosmo, Link, and Missii. All in Seperete tanks. Now the Female(Missii) is a Medium feeder Rat and Cosmo is a Fancy Rat but I have no Idea what Link is but he is a tad bit bigger then Cosmo and cosmo is about a Pond and a half so yeah. Thanks :)

]]> By: Molly http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5846 Molly Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:58:04 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5846 Hi I'm Molly and this goes out to Mr. Jonathon , real nice letter why don't you go buy one and then tell me what you think cause I think they are cool and yeah keep your butt out of here. Hi I’m Molly and this goes out to Mr. Jonathon , real nice letter why don’t you go buy one and then tell me what you think cause I think they are cool and yeah keep your butt out of here.

]]> By: Filipa http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5852 Filipa Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:43:26 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5852 I'm getting a rat soon. I am thinking of getting two, because I heard that they need to be in social groups. Will two males fight? Should I get two females? I’m getting a rat soon. I am thinking of getting two, because I heard that they need to be in social groups. Will two males fight? Should I get two females?

]]> By: soph http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5886 soph Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:50:22 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5886 you should definately get more than one, rats love company and human company is not enough for them, always keep them in single sex pairs, but bucks are no more likely to fight than does, the best way to ensure they get on is buy them both at the same time from the same enclosure! They like to play fight so dont get too worried if you see a little rough and tumble every now and then just keep an eye that none of your ratties are getting injured! hope i helped? you should definately get more than one, rats love company and human company is not enough for them, always keep them in single sex pairs, but bucks are no more likely to fight than does, the best way to ensure they get on is buy them both at the same time from the same enclosure! They like to play fight so dont get too worried if you see a little rough and tumble every now and then just keep an eye that none of your ratties are getting injured! hope i helped?

]]> By: Skylar Frost http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5887 Skylar Frost Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-5887 I have an almost 4 month old male rat that I have had got about 3 months now, his name is Maxwell. I love the little guy to death and he seems to really be attached to me. My friends have had rats for years and said it was alright to give him peanut butter and we often share a spoonful.... is it really that bad for him? He didn't seem to have any problems with it. Also, while not tired in a way I would take to be sickly... he seems content to curl up on my neck or under my shirt and sleep. He is awake in spurts where he will crawl around me and investigate things, then he naps and then he's awake again. What is a normal amount of sleep for a young rat? Thank you! I have an almost 4 month old male rat that I have had got about 3 months now, his name is Maxwell. I love the little guy to death and he seems to really be attached to me. My friends have had rats for years and said it was alright to give him peanut butter and we often share a spoonful…. is it really that bad for him? He didn’t seem to have any problems with it. Also, while not tired in a way I would take to be sickly… he seems content to curl up on my neck or under my shirt and sleep. He is awake in spurts where he will crawl around me and investigate things, then he naps and then he’s awake again. What is a normal amount of sleep for a young rat? Thank you!

]]> By: Shawna http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6019 Shawna Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:52:59 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6019 I just got a rat last night, I named him Taffy! But he is so hyper and i really dont know how to calm him down! I also have a hamster but I WILL NEVER EVER PUT MY HAMSTER ANEAR MY RAT BEACUSE MY RAT WILL EAT MY HAMSTER:( I just got a rat last night, I named him Taffy! But he is so hyper and i really dont know how to calm him down! I also have a hamster but I WILL NEVER EVER PUT MY HAMSTER ANEAR MY RAT BEACUSE MY RAT WILL EAT MY HAMSTER:(

]]> By: the rat jigournat http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6466 the rat jigournat Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:18:31 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6466 I dnt know why you retards have rats as pets...ther are freken discusting...the only reson i have then is because its snake food,period.rite now i have 2 females and they both gave birth a dozen..hahahahah..they will die pretty soon. I dnt know why you retards have rats as pets…ther are freken discusting…the only reson i have then is because its snake food,period.rite now i have 2 females and they both gave birth a dozen..hahahahah..they will die pretty soon.

]]> By: Maria http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6474 Maria Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:58:46 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6474 I have had rats as pets for over 10 years, and I have fed them chocolate chip cookies...only once in a while...but it never caused any problems, they all lived to be 5-6. Another food group that can cause irritation is too much protein, such as eggs...some rats "break out" in red bumps and will itch their skin so much they make themselves bleed. My mothers rat cannot have the luxury of scrambled eggs because he starts to itch : ( I have had rats as pets for over 10 years, and I have fed them chocolate chip cookies…only once in a while…but it never caused any problems, they all lived to be 5-6.
Another food group that can cause irritation is too much protein, such as eggs…some rats “break out” in red bumps and will itch their skin so much they make themselves bleed. My mothers rat cannot have the luxury of scrambled eggs because he starts to itch : (

]]> By: the rat jigournat http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6475 the rat jigournat Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:15:34 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6475 Hey everybody check out this awesome rat video!!!!!!!!!!!! http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=red+tail+video&hl=en&sitesearch=#q=red%20tail%20boa%20video&hl=en&sitesearch=video.google.com Hey everybody check out this awesome rat video!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=red+tail+video&hl=en&sitesearch=#q=red%20tail%20boa%20video&hl=en&sitesearch=video.google.com

]]> By: Rachael http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6968 Rachael Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:36:59 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-6968 I was wondering if i could give my rats canned corn and green beans I was wondering if i could give my rats canned corn and green beans

]]> By: colin http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7106 colin Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:45:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7106 my little babba rat, scabies, is avoiding putting any weight on her left hind leg. it doesn't appear to be broken or swollen. the same thing happened with her front left foot a couple of weeks ago but it appeared to resolve itself after a couple of days. should i get her checked out? she's pretty active so it's possible she may have just injured herself.. my little babba rat, scabies, is avoiding putting any weight on her left hind leg. it doesn’t appear to be broken or swollen.

the same thing happened with her front left foot a couple of weeks ago but it appeared to resolve itself after a couple of days.

should i get her checked out? she’s pretty active so it’s possible she may have just injured herself..

]]> By: braxton http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7177 braxton Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:07:37 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7177 Im geting a rat soon but I want a rat that will stay kind of small. also will a hamster cage be good for a rat Im geting a rat soon but I want a rat that will stay kind of small. also will a hamster cage be good for a rat

]]> By: Drostie http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7243 Drostie Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:06:39 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7243 dude Braxton, a rat is not a fish and it will grow larger than its container. A hamster cage is WAY too small for a rat, even a baby rat. Maybe you should consider getting a mouse instead. dude Braxton,
a rat is not a fish and it will grow larger than its container. A hamster cage is WAY too small for a rat, even a baby rat. Maybe you should consider getting a mouse instead.

]]> By: Amanda http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7251 Amanda Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:38:07 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7251 Hi Guys!, i think my rats pregnant for the first time?, how will i know?. She does seem to be getting fatter :) Hi Guys!,

i think my rats pregnant for the first time?, how will i know?. She does seem to be getting fatter :)

]]> By: Karina http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7417 Karina Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:37:54 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-7417 I just got a baby rat,He has a small scrap on his side and seems to be squeaking and sneezing alot should i seek help? I just got a baby rat,He has a small scrap on his side and seems to be squeaking and sneezing alot should i seek help?

]]> By: alwayssunny http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-8607 alwayssunny Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:53:41 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/diet/#comment-8607 I have just got my daughter 2 male rats as pets. I made the cage out of an old parrot cage. I just put wire mesh all over it so as they can't escape. We have had them now for a week, they are just starting to be a bit more daring and eating from our hands. We have also been giving them yoghurt from our fingers which they seem to enjoy. I don't understand some of the comments on this site. i.e. from a snake owner saying he doesn't know why we have rats as pets as he finds them disgusting... I also keep a snake and I get remarks from people about how disgusting she is too. But everyone is different. What I don't understand is why he would want to post on here.......just to annoy maybe..... Anyway just to ask, Is it OK for me to use an old towel on the floor of the cage? I was using wood chip that I also use for the hamster but it gets everywhere......espesially in such a big cage. Also I cannot get the rat blocks here where I live, should I try to get them on line or just use the mix that I have bought from the pet shop? thankyou for any help you can give me as a first time rat keeper. Sunny.x I have just got my daughter 2 male rats as pets. I made the cage out of an old parrot cage. I just put wire mesh all over it so as they can’t escape. We have had them now for a week, they are just starting to be a bit more daring and eating from our hands. We have also been giving them yoghurt from our fingers which they seem to enjoy.
I don’t understand some of the comments on this site. i.e. from a snake owner saying he doesn’t know why we have rats as pets as he finds them disgusting… I also keep a snake and I get remarks from people about how disgusting she is too. But everyone is different. What I don’t understand is why he would want to post on here…….just to annoy maybe…..
Anyway just to ask, Is it OK for me to use an old towel on the floor of the cage? I was using wood chip that I also use for the hamster but it gets everywhere……espesially in such a big cage.
Also I cannot get the rat blocks here where I live, should I try to get them on line or just use the mix that I have bought from the pet shop?
thankyou for any help you can give me as a first time rat keeper.

Sunny.x

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