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1. www.rspca.org.uk › adviceandwelfare › petsKeeping Rats As Pets | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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   Rats make wonderful pets, but need proper care. Learn about rat behaviour and get expert tips on how to keep rats healthy, happy and safe.

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     Rats need choice, so never force them to do anything. Allow...

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     Home; Advice and welfare; Pets; Rodents; Rats; Diet; Rats....

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     Weigh your rats regularly, to make sure that they’re not...

   • Keeping Rats Together

     Pet rats should be housed together from a young age and...

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     Pet rats need time outside of their cage to explore and...

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3. www.bluecross.org.uk › advice › ratCaring for Your Pet Rat | Advice & Guidance - Blue Cross

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   Have you recently welcomed a pet rat into your home, or just looking to revise a few tips? Read the Blue Cross guide to caring for your pet rat.

4. www.rspca.org.uk › pets › rodentsCreating a good home for rats | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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   Pet rats need time outside of their cage to explore and enjoy themselves, but always keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't hurt themselves. Every rat deserves a good home where they can be healthy and happy. Here are our top tips for creating a great home for your pet rats.

5. www.vets4pets.com › caring-for-your-pet-ratPet Rat Advice | How to Care for a Pet Rat - Vets4Pets

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   Pet rats are adorable and intelligent small animals that are perfect in pairs. Find out more about caring for pet rats here, from feeding to play time.

6. www.petforums.co.uk › threads › getting-my-first-ratGetting my first rat from Pets at Home/P@H - UK Pet Forums Forum

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   Feb 28, 2013 · #1 · Feb 28, 2013 (Edited) I'm a lifetime cat-owner who recently moved to the UK. Since finding myself without a furry companion for the first time in 23 years, my partner and I have decided to get a rat. He has experience with keeping rats in his childhood, meanwhile I've never had anything other than felines.

7. www.jollyes.co.uk › article › caring-for-a-rat-the-guideCaring for a Rat: The Complete Guide | Jollyes

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   Mar 20, 2023 · They require food, water, and new toys from time to time. Overall, rats love human contact more than anything else! The most rewarding thing you can do is get them out of their cage for a cuddle and some playtime.

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   Do pet rats need a home?

   • Pet rats need time outside of their cage to explore and enjoy themselves, but always keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't hurt themselves. Every rat deserves a good home where they can be healthy and happy. Here are our top tips for creating a great home for your pet rats.

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   Are domestic rats good pets?

   • Domestic varieties make wonderful pets, and are available in a wide range of interesting colours. They love to be sociable, so always try and keep more than one at a time if you can, though choose a pair of the same sex to avoid unwanted baby rats. If you need any extra advice, contact your local vet surgery.

   Pet Rat Advice | How to Care for a Pet Rat - Vets4Pets

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   How do I make a good home for my pet rat?

   • Every rat deserves a good home where they can be healthy and happy. Here are our top tips for creating a great home for your pet rats. Your rats will need a large cage which can accommodate their needs – rats are active and need space to run, stretch up on their hind legs, climb and explore.

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   Can you keep a lone rat?

   • You can't keep a lone rat.....it is cruel. Also, please don't support Pets at Home. They get their livestock from rodent farms. Also, please don't support Pets at Home. They get their livestock from rodent farms. OMG do they ...never knew that... Firstly, please please please do not get your rats from Pets at home.

   Getting my first rat from Pets at Home/P@H - UK Pet Forums Forum

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   How do you care for a rat?

   • There's no single 'perfect' way to care for rats, because every rat is unique and every situation is different. It's up to you how you look after them, as long as you make sure you give them everything they need. Interested in keeping pet rats? Take a look at our pet search to see all the rats available for rehoming.

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   Do Rats need a cage?

   • Your rats will need a large cage which can accommodate their needs – rats are active and need space to run, stretch up on their hind legs, climb and explore. They're highly curious and inquisitive, and love exploring. Make sure their cage is escape-proof, as they're good at squeezing through gaps in their cage – especially young rats!

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9. www.pdsa.org.uk › the-ideal-home-for-your-ratThe ideal home for your rat - PDSA

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   The ideal home for your rat. Rats need as large an enclosure as you can give them, as well as space to exercise. Large cages suitable for ferrets and chinchillas are a good size for rats. Rats are able to squeeze through very small gaps so check they can’t get out between the bars of the cage!