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     • Rats should never be kept on their own as they are likely to get depressed with the company of other rats. They’re also mainly active at night so need another rat or rats to keep them company while you’re asleep.
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   Should you keep a rat alone?

   • Rats need company of their own kind; it’s unfair to keep one alone because they're social animals. Single rats can even become depressed. To avoid unwanted babies, the best option is usually a pair or group of the same sex. If your pair or group is mixed, make sure the male is neutered to prevent unwanted litters.

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   Should pet rats be kept together?

   • Pet rats should be housed together from a young age and should ideally be siblings. They should be kept in pairs or small same-sex groups and are perfectly happy without the opposite sex. If you do keep your rats in mixed pairs or groups, make sure all males are neutered to prevent unwanted litters.

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   Is a single rat friendly?

   • Even when living alone, most rats, if well handled, will be friendly and love their human. Rats are social animals and become very attached to their owners, as shown in the case of The Horde's 11 members, who are all bonded to their owner.

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   How do you know if a lone rat is happy?

   • Sleeping more and/or playing less can also be indications of lonesomeness. On the other hand, your lone rat could seem perfectly happy. Even so, once you introduce a new friend, you’re likely to see your remaining rat become even happier. I recently introduced my 2-year-old spayed female to a new friend.

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   Can a lone rat be rehabilitated?

   • I specialize in rehabilitating lone rats at my rescues and rehomes. They can be worried, aggressive, or much loved, and some may adore human contact but miss some natural behaviors. In all cases, introducing them to a group, the Horde, is the main treatment.

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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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3. aboutpetrats.com › what-to-do-when-youre-down-to-oneThe Single Rat: What to Do When You’re Down to One

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   Oct 7, 2020 · If your remaining rat is lonely, you may notice changes in appetite or activity level. Sleeping more and/or playing less can also be indications of lonesomeness. On the other hand, your lone rat could seem perfectly happy. Even so, once you introduce a new friend, you’re likely to see your remaining rat become even happier.

4. www.ratforum.com › threads › keeping-a-single-ratKeeping a single rat happy | Rat Forum

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   Feb 29, 2016 · You can't keep a lonley rat happy. Its impossible. Imagine being stuck in a cage 23 hours a day with no one to talk to but a gaint, hairless, animal that doesn't speak your language.

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   Jul 21, 2023 · One of the most common reasons I hear for rats being kept alone is the belief that they will bond better to their human that way. It is true that most lone rats, if well handled, will be friendly and love their human. Rats are social and become very attached to their owners. But this is true even if the rats are living in a group.

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7. www.rspca.org.uk › pets › rodentsKeeping Pet Rats Together - Introducing Rats - RSPCA

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   Pet rats should be housed together from a young age and should ideally be siblings. They should be kept in pairs or small same-sex groups and are perfectly happy without the opposite sex. If you do keep your rats in mixed pairs or groups, make sure all males are neutered to prevent unwanted litters. Remember:

8. 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.

9. www.ratforum.com › threads › is-it-possible-to-keepIs it possible to keep a lone rat happy? | Rat Forum

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   May 31, 2022 · I know there is a big push from the rat community to never keep rats alone, and I think this is absolutely true under normal circumstances. In other words, you wouldn't deliberately get a single rat or keep a rat alone if you could provide a friend or friends.

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

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    Where to keep your rat. Rats can be quite sensitive to noises and the environment they live in. To help them stay happy and healthy, they'll need to be: indoors – it's too cold for pet rats outside; away from any draughts and direct sunlight – rats are sensitive to extreme cold and heat dehydration, both of which can be fatal