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Rats & mice both self groom expertly. They're very thorough about it, but they can only be as clean as their environment.
Male mice should have their cages cleaned every 5-7 days, any more than that & they go on a scent marking spree & they will create more odour to deter you from disturbing their home again. Female mice you can get away with cleaning every 3 days if you really want to.
Also, the bigger their cage/tub/tank, the less smell they can create really. Most mice only poop in one corner of their enclosures.
Rats aren't that particularly fussed about their cages being cleaned so often, & their pee usually doesn't smell that strongly unless they are scent marking, in which they can add phermones to the urine to give it more whiff. This still isn't as strong as normal mouse pee.
Rats do something called "Stashing & Marinating" where they collect items they like, be it food, fabric, paper, shiney metal object, take it to a secluded part of their cage, put it on the pile, pee on it, poop on it & sleep on it. They can become pretty grtoss about it.
But, if you check the cages & clean routinely, at least once every 10 days (depending on cage size & how many you have) you can keep them clean. Also, unlike mice, you can give them a bath if they really need it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell it all depends. Pet mice are cleaner then wild/sewer rats but comparing both pets a rat would be cleaner then a mouse and not nearly as smelly believe me. I sorta find them cuter myself.
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∙ 13y agoNo. Mice are cleaner because rats live in dirtier places (if they are wild rats.) If they are pet rats they would be much less smelly and probably cleaner. (if wash them from time to time.)
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∙ 14y agoNo.
Rats are the dirtest animals on the planet.
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Are pet rats cleaner than normal rats?
Yes
Do you have rats or mice?
I have both. I breed rats for pet & show, mice I don't breed at all.
Can a hawk be trained as a pet?
no they can not. they are preditorial animals. they eat mice, rats, and basically anything smaller than them!
Do pet rats bite more than pet mice?
Rats typically DO NOT BITE. They are very loving and friendly. I have had them for YEARS and YEARS. I've also had mice for years. They are more skittish and tend to nip fingers. Both are nice, but rats have the loyalty of a dog, and the intelligence of a cat. They're great pets!
Are guinea pigs the fastest small pet?
No. Gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, mice, rats are faster than guinea pigs.
Is mice a good pet?
Yer well rats r betta
Are rats and mice meat eaters?
Rats and mice are Omnivores, they will eat meat and veggies
What pests do snakes help control by eating them?
they mostly eat rats or mice some people feed there snakes frozens rats or mice you can get there food at local pet shops.
How are mice different than rats?
Rats are larger and normally more aggressive. They live a little longer, and can fend for themselves better. When choosing between a pet mouse or rat, think of what you are looking for. Rats are usually with you longer, but are higher maintenance and are bigger. Rats need larger cages, more food, more water and more care. They may also be more aggressive depending on how they are raised. Mice don't need cages as big, and less food, water and care. Though they only live for about 1-2 years.
What are some small pet animals?
hampsters,rats,mice,degu,gerbil,ect.
Do mice or rats kill babies or children?
Of course not! Rats and mice make LOVLEY pet and rarley bit. I'm in middle school and have had rats for almost 4.5 years and have only been bitten three (or is it two?) times. Rats and mice make great pets, but rats are a little higher up on the I.Q. scale.
Which type-of-mice is the best-pet?
Fancy mice are the most common type of pet mice. They come in the smaller 'pet' variety most commonly found in pet shops, and also the larger 'show' type that are bred for showing as the name suggests. Multimmamate mice are the next common - these are also known as natel rats, or african soft-furs. They are larger than pet mice and sometimes have a reputation for being more aggressive although this is usually down to poor upbringing and lack of handling whilst young. They are sometimes referred to as the link between rats and mice. More exotic tyes of mice include African striped grass mice (Zebra Mice), African Pygmy Mice and Harvest mice. The availability of these may depend on the laws in your country, and they require more specialised care than fancy mice. They are not often handleable so are pets more to observe than interact with.
